Frandsen Rd/Tr 272 over Silver Creek
GoodMadison County, Illinois · 2MI NW of Alhambra · Structure no. 060331900000000
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 112 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Frandsen Rd/Tr 272 over Silver Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Frandsen Rd/Tr 272 over Silver Creek in Madison County, Illinois. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 107 by 2046. The structure is 112 ft (34 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Frandsen Rd/Tr 272 over Silver Creek built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is Frandsen Rd/Tr 272 over Silver Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.
How much traffic does Frandsen Rd/Tr 272 over Silver Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is Frandsen Rd/Tr 272 over Silver Creek?
The structure is 112 ft (34 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Frandsen Rd/Tr 272 over Silver Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.