Townsend Rd/ TR 5C over Little Silver Creek
GoodSt. Clair County, Illinois · 1 MI E Ill 4 · Structure no. 082401100000000
- Built
- 1941
- 84 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Other
- Concrete
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Townsend Rd/ TR 5C over Little Silver Creek is a concrete other carrying Townsend Rd/ TR 5C over Little Silver Creek in St. Clair County, Illinois. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 51 by 2046. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Townsend Rd/ TR 5C over Little Silver Creek built?
It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.
What condition is Townsend Rd/ TR 5C over Little Silver 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does Townsend Rd/ TR 5C over Little Silver Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.
How long is Townsend Rd/ TR 5C over Little Silver Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns Townsend Rd/ TR 5C over Little Silver Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.