Emerald Road Ch 1 over Beaver Creek
GoodClinton County, Illinois · 4 MI NW of Carlyle · Structure no. 014511400000000
- Built
- 2016
- 9 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2022
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 106 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 350
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Emerald Road Ch 1 over Beaver Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Emerald Road Ch 1 over Beaver Creek in Clinton County, Illinois. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 385 by 2046. The structure is 106 ft (32.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Emerald Road Ch 1 over Beaver Creek built?
It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.
What condition is Emerald Road Ch 1 over Beaver 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 January 2022.
How much traffic does Emerald Road Ch 1 over Beaver Creek carry?
About 350 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.
How long is Emerald Road Ch 1 over Beaver Creek?
The structure is 106 ft (32.2 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Emerald Road Ch 1 over Beaver Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.