US Bridges

Summit Ave. over Brush Creek

Good

Madison County, Illinois · 50 Ft S Johnson Hill · Structure no. 060630800000000

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2021
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,700
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Summit Ave. over Brush Creek is a concrete frame carrying Summit Ave. over Brush Creek in Madison County, Illinois. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,700 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,103 by 2046. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSummit Ave.
CrossesBrush Creek
Location50 Ft S Johnson Hill
CountyMadison County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.68121, -89.99869
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,700 (2024)
Projected traffic3,103 by 2046
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Summit Ave. over Brush Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Summit Ave. over Brush 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 April 2021.

How much traffic does Summit Ave. over Brush Creek carry?

About 2,700 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Summit Ave. over Brush Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Summit Ave. over Brush Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.