Ch 68 Lenzburg Eas over Branch of Mud Creek
FairSt. Clair County, Illinois · 0.1MI West Ill RTE 4 · Structure no. 082304500000000
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old, rebuilt 2005
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 70 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 250
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ch 68 Lenzburg Eas over Branch of Mud Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Ch 68 Lenzburg Eas over Branch of Mud Creek in St. Clair County, Illinois. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 2005, 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 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 354 by 2046. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 Ch 68 Lenzburg Eas over Branch of Mud Creek built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.
What condition is Ch 68 Lenzburg Eas over Branch of Mud Creek 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 Ch 68 Lenzburg Eas over Branch of Mud Creek carry?
About 250 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Ch 68 Lenzburg Eas over Branch of Mud Creek?
The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Ch 68 Lenzburg Eas over Branch of Mud Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.