Ch 1 over Bear Creek
FairAdams County, Illinois · 3.6 MI W Loraine · Structure no. 001332700000000
- Built
- 2000
- 25 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2022
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 362 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ch 1 over Bear Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ch 1 over Bear Creek in Adams County, Illinois. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 101 by 2046. The structure is 362 ft (110.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Bear Creek built?
It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ch 1 over Bear 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 December 2022.
How much traffic does Ch 1 over Bear Creek carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.
How long is Ch 1 over Bear Creek?
The structure is 362 ft (110.2 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Ch 1 over Bear Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.