US Bridges

Jefferson Rd/ Ch 2 over Hazel Creek

Good

St. Clair County, Illinois · 2.00MI E Ill 13 · Structure no. 082302500000000

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
275
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jefferson Rd/ Ch 2 over Hazel Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Jefferson Rd/ Ch 2 over Hazel Creek in St. Clair County, Illinois. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 275 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 455 by 2046. The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesJefferson Rd/ Ch 2
CrossesHazel Creek
Location2.00MI E Ill 13
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.45987, -89.87815
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating98.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic275 (2023)
Projected traffic455 by 2046
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jefferson Rd/ Ch 2 over Hazel Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jefferson Rd/ Ch 2 over Hazel Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Jefferson Rd/ Ch 2 over Hazel Creek carry?

About 275 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Jefferson Rd/ Ch 2 over Hazel Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Jefferson Rd/ Ch 2 over Hazel Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.