Ch 1 over Higgins Creek
FairAdams County, Illinois · 1.0 Mi. SE of Lima · Structure no. 001331400000000
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 82 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ch 1 over Higgins Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ch 1 over Higgins Creek in Adams County, Illinois. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 5 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 202 by 2046. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 1 over Higgins Creek built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ch 1 over Higgins 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Ch 1 over Higgins Creek carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.
How long is Ch 1 over Higgins Creek?
The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Ch 1 over Higgins Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.