Elm Street over Gimlet Creek
PoorMarshall County, Illinois · Village of Sparland · Structure no. 062630200000000
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 69 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Elm Street over Gimlet Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Elm Street over Gimlet Creek in Marshall County, Illinois. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 152 by 2046. The structure is 69 ft (20.9 m) long and 24 ft wide.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Elm Street over Gimlet Creek built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is Elm Street over Gimlet Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.
How much traffic does Elm Street over Gimlet Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.
How long is Elm Street over Gimlet Creek?
The structure is 69 ft (20.9 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Elm Street over Gimlet Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.