Ch 4 over Bear Creek
GoodEdwards County, Illinois · 2 MI W Samsville · Structure no. 024313700000000
- Built
- 2010
- 15 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 52 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 175
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ch 4 over Bear Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ch 4 over Bear Creek in Edwards County, Illinois. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 175 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 177 by 2046. The structure is 52 ft (15.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ch 4 over Bear Creek built?
It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ch 4 over Bear 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Ch 4 over Bear Creek carry?
About 175 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is Ch 4 over Bear Creek?
The structure is 52 ft (15.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Ch 4 over Bear Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.