Ch 48 over Curl Creek
GoodAdams County, Illinois · 4.7 MI NE Liberty · Structure no. 001302700000000
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 150 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 950
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ch 48 over Curl Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ch 48 over Curl Creek in Adams County, Illinois. It was built in 1959, 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 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 859 by 2046. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 48 over Curl Creek built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ch 48 over Curl 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 2022.
How much traffic does Ch 48 over Curl Creek carry?
About 950 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is Ch 48 over Curl Creek?
The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Ch 48 over Curl Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.