Ch 5 over Little Sandy Creek
PoorScott County, Illinois · 1 MI S Glasgow · Structure no. 086302400000000
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 104 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ch 5 over Little Sandy Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ch 5 over Little Sandy Creek in Scott County, Illinois. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 32% of them trucks, projected to reach 152 by 2046. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 Ch 5 over Little Sandy Creek built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ch 5 over Little Sandy Creek 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does Ch 5 over Little Sandy Creek carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 32% are trucks.
How long is Ch 5 over Little Sandy Creek?
The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Ch 5 over Little Sandy Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.