Ch 17 over Whetstone Creek
FairColes County, Illinois · 5 MI E Charleston · Structure no. 015320300000000
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 52 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 225
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ch 17 over Whetstone Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ch 17 over Whetstone Creek in Coles County, Illinois. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, older 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 225 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 202 by 2046. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 24 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ch 17 over Whetstone Creek built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ch 17 over Whetstone 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 2024.
How much traffic does Ch 17 over Whetstone Creek carry?
About 225 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Ch 17 over Whetstone Creek?
The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Ch 17 over Whetstone Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.