Ch 7 over Ursa Creek
GoodAdams County, Illinois · 4.0 MI W Ursa · Structure no. 001303700000000
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old, rebuilt 2017
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 70 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 550
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ch 7 over Ursa Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ch 7 over Ursa Creek in Adams County, Illinois. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 58 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 550 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 657 by 2046. The structure is 70 ft (21.2 m) long and 30 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ch 7 over Ursa Creek built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.
What condition is Ch 7 over Ursa 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does Ch 7 over Ursa Creek carry?
About 550 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Ch 7 over Ursa Creek?
The structure is 70 ft (21.2 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Ch 7 over Ursa Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.