US Bridges

Five Forks Ch 48 over Drum Hill Branch

Good

St. Clair County, Illinois · 0.9 MI SW Il 15 · Structure no. 082310700000000

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
123 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Five Forks Ch 48 over Drum Hill Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Five Forks Ch 48 over Drum Hill Branch in St. Clair County, Illinois. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 years old, younger 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 75 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 76 by 2046. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFive Forks Ch 48
CrossesDrum Hill Branch
Location0.9 MI SW Il 15
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySt. Clair County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.38003, -89.83046
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length123 ft (37.5 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2023)
Projected traffic76 by 2046
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Forks Ch 48 over Drum Hill Branch built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Five Forks Ch 48 over Drum Hill Branch 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Five Forks Ch 48 over Drum Hill Branch carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Five Forks Ch 48 over Drum Hill Branch?

The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Five Forks Ch 48 over Drum Hill Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.