US Bridges

County Highway 5 over B.N.R.R.

Fair

Massac County, Illinois · 2.5 Mile East Joppa · Structure no. 064304500000000

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
159 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,200
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Highway 5 over B.N.R.R. is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Highway 5 over B.N.R.R. in Massac County, Illinois. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,200 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,222 by 2046. The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long and 33 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Highway 5
CrossesB.N.R.R.
Location2.5 Mile East Joppa
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMassac County
StateIllinois
Coordinates37.20243, -88.79327
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94.2 US tons
Inventory rating58.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length159 ft (48.5 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,200 (2020)
Projected traffic2,222 by 2046
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed—
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 County Highway 5 over B.N.R.R. built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Highway 5 over B.N.R.R. in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does County Highway 5 over B.N.R.R. carry?

About 2,200 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is County Highway 5 over B.N.R.R.?

The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns County Highway 5 over B.N.R.R.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.