Ch 1 over Lick Creek
FairAdams County, Illinois · 2.8 MI E Lima · Structure no. 001302200000000
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old, rebuilt 1979
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ch 1 over Lick Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Ch 1 over Lick Creek in Adams County, Illinois. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1979, so it is 87 years old, older 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 5 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 152 by 2046. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long and 26 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ch 1 over Lick Creek built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.
What condition is Ch 1 over Lick 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Ch 1 over Lick Creek carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.
How long is Ch 1 over Lick Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Ch 1 over Lick Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.