Ch 48 over Walnut Fork
GoodAdams County, Illinois · 5.2 M NE Liberty · Structure no. 001302800000000
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 138 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 850
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ch 48 over Walnut Fork is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ch 48 over Walnut Fork 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 850 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 758 by 2046. The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 Walnut Fork built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ch 48 over Walnut Fork 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 Walnut Fork carry?
About 850 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Ch 48 over Walnut Fork?
The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Ch 48 over Walnut Fork?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.