Benedict ST over Senachwine Creek
PoorPeoria County, Illinois · NW Qtr 17 Chillicoth · Structure no. 072400200000000
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 184 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 275
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Benedict ST over Senachwine Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Benedict ST over Senachwine Creek in Peoria County, Illinois. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, older 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 4 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 275 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 379 by 2046. The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 Benedict ST over Senachwine Creek built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is Benedict ST over Senachwine 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does Benedict ST over Senachwine Creek carry?
About 275 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is Benedict ST over Senachwine Creek?
The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Benedict ST over Senachwine Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.