Buss Branch RD over Gerhardt Creek
GoodSt. Clair County, Illinois · 2.0MI SW Paderborn · Structure no. 082414300000000
- Built
- 2000
- 25 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 79 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 375
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Buss Branch RD over Gerhardt Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Buss Branch RD over Gerhardt Creek in St. Clair County, Illinois. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 375 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 429 by 2046. The structure is 79 ft (24.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 Buss Branch RD over Gerhardt Creek built?
It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.
What condition is Buss Branch RD over Gerhardt 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 Buss Branch RD over Gerhardt Creek carry?
About 375 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is Buss Branch RD over Gerhardt Creek?
The structure is 79 ft (24.2 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Buss Branch RD over Gerhardt Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.