Emerald Rd/Ch 17 over Beaver Ck Overflow
FairClinton County, Illinois · 1590E Emerald RD · Structure no. 014510500000000
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 61 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 350
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Emerald Rd/Ch 17 over Beaver Ck Overflow is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Emerald Rd/Ch 17 over Beaver Ck Overflow in Clinton County, Illinois. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 385 by 2046. The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Emerald Rd/Ch 17 over Beaver Ck Overflow built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is Emerald Rd/Ch 17 over Beaver Ck Overflow 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does Emerald Rd/Ch 17 over Beaver Ck Overflow carry?
About 350 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.
How long is Emerald Rd/Ch 17 over Beaver Ck Overflow?
The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Emerald Rd/Ch 17 over Beaver Ck Overflow?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.