Covered Bridge RD over Panther Creek
GoodSangamon County, Illinois · 1.5 NW of Glenarm · Structure no. 084355900000000
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 113 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 500
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Covered Bridge RD over Panther Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Covered Bridge RD over Panther Creek in Sangamon County, Illinois. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 606 by 2046. The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 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 Covered Bridge RD over Panther Creek built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is Covered Bridge RD over Panther 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does Covered Bridge RD over Panther Creek carry?
About 500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Covered Bridge RD over Panther Creek?
The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Covered Bridge RD over Panther Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.