Ch 5 over Clear CR
FairPutnam County, Illinois · 305N 1150E · Structure no. 078301900000000
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 109 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ch 5 over Clear CR is a concrete channel beam carrying Ch 5 over Clear CR in Putnam County, Illinois. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 5 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 104 by 2046. The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ch 5 over Clear CR built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ch 5 over Clear CR 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Ch 5 over Clear CR carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is Ch 5 over Clear CR?
The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Ch 5 over Clear CR?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.