US Bridges

Five Forkse.Rd/Ch over Silver CR

Poor

St. Clair County, Illinois · 4 MI Sse Freeburg · Structure no. 082307700000000

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Five Forkse.Rd/Ch over Silver CR is a concrete channel beam carrying Five Forkse.Rd/Ch over Silver CR in St. Clair County, Illinois. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 202 by 2046. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFive Forkse.Rd/Ch
CrossesSilver CR
Location4 MI Sse Freeburg
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySt. Clair County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.36556, -89.88204
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2023)
Projected traffic202 by 2046
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Five Forkse.Rd/Ch over Silver CR built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Five Forkse.Rd/Ch over Silver CR 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Five Forkse.Rd/Ch over Silver CR carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Five Forkse.Rd/Ch over Silver CR?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Five Forkse.Rd/Ch over Silver CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.