Ch 18 over Big Creek
FairEdgar County, Illinois · 1.4 MI S Bell Ridge · Structure no. 023327500000000
- Built
- 2001
- 24 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 101 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ch 18 over Big Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ch 18 over Big Creek in Edgar County, Illinois. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 51 by 2046. The structure is 101 ft (30.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ch 18 over Big Creek built?
It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ch 18 over Big 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Ch 18 over Big Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Ch 18 over Big Creek?
The structure is 101 ft (30.9 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Ch 18 over Big Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.