US Bridges

Wentworth ST over Polecat Creek

Fair

Sangamon County, Illinois · Piper Glen · Structure no. 084601100000000

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
72 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,600
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wentworth ST over Polecat Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Wentworth ST over Polecat Creek in Sangamon County, Illinois. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,600 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,616 by 2046. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWentworth ST
CrossesPolecat Creek
LocationPiper Glen
RouteCity Street 0
CountySangamon County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.6939, -89.69814
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,600 (2022)
Projected traffic1,616 by 2046
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wentworth ST over Polecat Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wentworth ST over Polecat Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does Wentworth ST over Polecat Creek carry?

About 1,600 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Wentworth ST over Polecat Creek?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Wentworth ST over Polecat Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.