CH-5 over S Fork Saline River
GoodSaline County, Illinois · 3.8 MI East Ill 34 · Structure no. 083314400000000
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2021
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 212 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 300
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CH-5 over S Fork Saline River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CH-5 over S Fork Saline River in Saline County, Illinois. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 303 by 2046. The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CH-5 over S Fork Saline River built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is CH-5 over S Fork Saline River 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 October 2021.
How much traffic does CH-5 over S Fork Saline River carry?
About 300 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is CH-5 over S Fork Saline River?
The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns CH-5 over S Fork Saline River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.