Ch-5 over Birch Creek
Poor Condition47 years old100 vehicles/day
Location
| State | Illinois |
| County | Lawrence |
| Location | 3.5 Mi NW Pinkstaff |
| Carries | Ch-5 |
| Crosses | Birch Creek |
| Coordinates | 38.80340, -87.72222 |
Condition Ratings
| Overall Condition | Poor |
| Deck | 4 (Poor) |
| Superstructure | 4 (Poor) |
| Substructure | 5 (Fair) |
| Channel/Waterway | 6 (Satisfactory) |
| Scour Critical | 8 — Stable, low risk |
Physical Characteristics
| Material | Prestressed Concrete |
| Design | Box Beam - Multiple |
| Total Length | 54.1 ft (16.5 m) |
| Max Span | 51.8 ft (15.8 m) |
| Deck Width | 27.2 ft (8.3 m) |
| Deck Area | 136.9 sq m |
| Main Spans | 1 |
| Year Built | 1979 |
Traffic
| Avg Daily Traffic | 100 (2022) |
| Truck Traffic | 4% |
| Lanes On Bridge | 2 |
Inspection & Ownership
| Last Inspection | 124 |
| Inspection Frequency | Every 24 months |
| Owner | County Highway Agency |
| Historical Significance | Bridge is not eligible for the National Register |
| Structure Number | 051323100000000 |