Ch 17 over Mill Creek
FairColes County, Illinois · 1 MI W of Westfield · Structure no. 015337600000000
- Built
- 2011
- 14 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 48 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ch 17 over Mill Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ch 17 over Mill Creek in Coles County, Illinois. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 126 by 2046. The structure is 48 ft (14.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 | 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 Mill Creek built?
It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ch 17 over Mill 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does Ch 17 over Mill Creek carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Ch 17 over Mill Creek?
The structure is 48 ft (14.7 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Ch 17 over Mill Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.