Ch 7 over Bear Creek
GoodAdams County, Illinois · 3.2 MI W Marcelline · Structure no. 001323400000000
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old, rebuilt 2015
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2022
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 815 ft
- 10 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 400
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ch 7 over Bear Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ch 7 over Bear Creek in Adams County, Illinois. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 56 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 455 by 2046. The structure is 815 ft (248.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 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 7 over Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.
What condition is Ch 7 over Bear 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 January 2022.
How much traffic does Ch 7 over Bear Creek carry?
About 400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Ch 7 over Bear Creek?
The structure is 815 ft (248.3 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Ch 7 over Bear Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.