Ch 5 over Kaskaskia River
GoodMarion County, Illinois · 3 MI SE Patoka · Structure no. 061329600000000
- Built
- 2005
- 20 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 112 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 175
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ch 5 over Kaskaskia River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ch 5 over Kaskaskia River in Marion County, Illinois. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 175 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 379 by 2046. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ch 5 over Kaskaskia River built?
It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ch 5 over Kaskaskia River 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does Ch 5 over Kaskaskia River carry?
About 175 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Ch 5 over Kaskaskia River?
The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Ch 5 over Kaskaskia River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.