CH-26 over Fulfer Creek
FairEffingham County, Illinois · 1 MI SE Gilmore · Structure no. 025321200000000
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 132 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
CH-26 over Fulfer Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CH-26 over Fulfer Creek in Effingham County, Illinois. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 159 by 2046. The structure is 132 ft (40.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CH-26 over Fulfer Creek built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.
What condition is CH-26 over Fulfer 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 2025.
How much traffic does CH-26 over Fulfer Creek carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is CH-26 over Fulfer Creek?
The structure is 132 ft (40.1 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns CH-26 over Fulfer Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.