Ch 7 over Homan Creek
FairAdams County, Illinois · 2.3 Miles N Quincy · Structure no. 001304000000000
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 102 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 650
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ch 7 over Homan Creek is a concrete slab carrying Ch 7 over Homan Creek in Adams County, Illinois. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 6 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 650 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 631 by 2046. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
Open in Google MapsCondition and inspection
The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ch 7 over Homan Creek built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ch 7 over Homan 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Ch 7 over Homan Creek carry?
About 650 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Ch 7 over Homan Creek?
The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Ch 7 over Homan Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.