Emerald Mnd Rd/Ch over Little Silver Creek
PoorSt. Clair County, Illinois · 0.5MI E Ill RTE 4 · Structure no. 082300600000000
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 93 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 125
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Emerald Mnd Rd/Ch over Little Silver Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Emerald Mnd Rd/Ch over Little Silver Creek in St. Clair County, Illinois. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 125 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 152 by 2046. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Emerald Mnd Rd/Ch over Little Silver Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is Emerald Mnd Rd/Ch over Little Silver 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does Emerald Mnd Rd/Ch over Little Silver Creek carry?
About 125 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is Emerald Mnd Rd/Ch over Little Silver Creek?
The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Emerald Mnd Rd/Ch over Little Silver Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.