Ch 48 over Lierle Creek
FairAdams County, Illinois · 4.0 MI N Liberty · Structure no. 001302500000000
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old, rebuilt 2001
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 108 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,350
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ch 48 over Lierle Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ch 48 over Lierle Creek in Adams County, Illinois. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 66 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 1,350 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,313 by 2046. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 28 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 | 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 48 over Lierle Creek built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.
What condition is Ch 48 over Lierle 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does Ch 48 over Lierle Creek carry?
About 1,350 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Ch 48 over Lierle Creek?
The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Ch 48 over Lierle Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.