MS1920 Churchill R over Jacksonville Branch
PoorSangamon County, Illinois · 0.25 MI S of Jefferson ST · Structure no. 084600000000000
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old, rebuilt 2023
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 115 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 900
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
MS1920 Churchill R over Jacksonville Branch is a concrete slab carrying MS1920 Churchill R over Jacksonville Branch in Sangamon County, Illinois. It was built in 1976 and reconstructed in 2023, so it is 49 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 900 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,465 by 2046. The structure is 115 ft (35.2 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was MS1920 Churchill R over Jacksonville Branch built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.
What condition is MS1920 Churchill R over Jacksonville Branch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.
How much traffic does MS1920 Churchill R over Jacksonville Branch carry?
About 900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is MS1920 Churchill R over Jacksonville Branch?
The structure is 115 ft (35.2 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.2 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns MS1920 Churchill R over Jacksonville Branch?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.