Ch 5 over South Forksaline
GoodWilliamson County, Illinois · 6 MI Southill RTE 13 · Structure no. 100311100000000
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 152 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ch 5 over South Forksaline is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ch 5 over South Forksaline in Williamson County, Illinois. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 51 by 2046. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ch 5 over South Forksaline built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ch 5 over South Forksaline 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does Ch 5 over South Forksaline carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.
How long is Ch 5 over South Forksaline?
The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Ch 5 over South Forksaline?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.