US Bridges

E 4th ST;MUNI#7300 over Branch Pond CR

Good

Wayne County, Illinois · Fairfield · Structure no. 096601200000000

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
325
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E 4th ST;MUNI#7300 over Branch Pond CR is a concrete culvert carrying E 4th ST;MUNI#7300 over Branch Pond CR in Wayne County, Illinois. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 325 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 459 by 2046. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesE 4th ST;MUNI#7300
CrossesBranch Pond CR
LocationFairfield
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWayne County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.38279, -88.35682
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic325 (2022)
Projected traffic459 by 2046
Trucks12%
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 E 4th ST;MUNI#7300 over Branch Pond CR built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is E 4th ST;MUNI#7300 over Branch Pond CR 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 2024.

How much traffic does E 4th ST;MUNI#7300 over Branch Pond CR carry?

About 325 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is E 4th ST;MUNI#7300 over Branch Pond CR?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m).

Who owns E 4th ST;MUNI#7300 over Branch Pond CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.