US Bridges

Ch 22 over Buck Creek

Good

Champaign County, Illinois · 0.4 Mile S Penfield · Structure no. 010453600000000

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2021
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
117 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
600
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ch 22 over Buck Creek is a concrete slab carrying Ch 22 over Buck Creek in Champaign County, Illinois. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 600 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 606 by 2046. The structure is 117 ft (35.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCh 22
CrossesBuck Creek
Location0.4 Mile S Penfield
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.29416, -87.94895
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length117 ft (35.6 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2021)
Projected traffic606 by 2046
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ch 22 over Buck Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ch 22 over Buck 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 March 2021.

How much traffic does Ch 22 over Buck Creek carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is Ch 22 over Buck Creek?

The structure is 117 ft (35.6 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Ch 22 over Buck Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.