US Bridges

Ch 76 Possum Hill over Sherry Creek

Good

Madison County, Illinois · 2.0 MI N Carpenter · Structure no. 060337700000000

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
88 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
350
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ch 76 Possum Hill over Sherry Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ch 76 Possum Hill over Sherry Creek in Madison County, Illinois. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 350 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 375 by 2046. The structure is 88 ft (26.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCh 76 Possum Hill
CrossesSherry Creek
Location2.0 MI N Carpenter
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMadison County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.91929, -89.90624
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.2 US tons
Inventory rating67.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length88 ft (26.9 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2021)
Projected traffic375 by 2046
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ch 76 Possum Hill over Sherry Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ch 76 Possum Hill over Sherry 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 Ch 76 Possum Hill over Sherry Creek carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Ch 76 Possum Hill over Sherry Creek?

The structure is 88 ft (26.9 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Ch 76 Possum Hill over Sherry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.