Ch 11 over South Forkbear Creek
PoorAdams County, Illinois · 3.96 MI N Camp Point · Structure no. 001330300000000
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 103 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 900
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ch 11 over South Forkbear Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Ch 11 over South Forkbear Creek in Adams County, Illinois. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.
It carries about 900 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 732 by 2046. The structure is 103 ft (31.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 11 over South Forkbear Creek built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ch 11 over South Forkbear Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does Ch 11 over South Forkbear Creek carry?
About 900 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is Ch 11 over South Forkbear Creek?
The structure is 103 ft (31.5 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Ch 11 over South Forkbear Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.