CH-9 over Green Creek
FairEffingham County, Illinois · 3 MI N Effingham · Structure no. 025320400000000
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 150 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 600
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CH-9 over Green Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CH-9 over Green Creek in Effingham County, Illinois. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 6 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 689 by 2046. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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-9 over Green Creek built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is CH-9 over Green 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-9 over Green Creek carry?
About 600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is CH-9 over Green Creek?
The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns CH-9 over Green Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.