US Bridges

Ch 48 over Mckee Creek

Good

Adams County, Illinois · 4.6 MI NE Liberty · Structure no. 001302600000000

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
192 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
950
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ch 48 over Mckee Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ch 48 over Mckee Creek in Adams County, Illinois. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2005, 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 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 950 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 960 by 2046. The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCh 48
CrossesMckee Creek
Location4.6 MI NE Liberty
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.93156, -91.03606
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99.6 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length192 ft (58.5 m)
Longest span69 ft (21.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic950 (2024)
Projected traffic960 by 2046
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Ch 48 over Mckee Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is Ch 48 over Mckee Creek 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Ch 48 over Mckee Creek carry?

About 950 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Ch 48 over Mckee Creek?

The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Ch 48 over Mckee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.