Ch 15 over Friends Creek
GoodDe Witt County, Illinois · 3 MI SW of Weldon · Structure no. 020503500000000
- Built
- 2013
- 12 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2021
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 30 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 225
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ch 15 over Friends Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Ch 15 over Friends Creek in De Witt County, Illinois. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 225 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 101 by 2046. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 34 ft wide.
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ch 15 over Friends Creek built?
It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ch 15 over Friends 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 2021.
How much traffic does Ch 15 over Friends Creek carry?
About 225 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Ch 15 over Friends Creek?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Ch 15 over Friends Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.