Ch 9 over Birch Creek
GoodGreene County, Illinois · 6.5M E Whitehall · Structure no. 031524700000000
- Built
- 2010
- 15 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 59 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ch 9 over Birch Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ch 9 over Birch Creek in Greene 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 152 by 2046. The structure is 59 ft (18.1 m) long and 28 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ch 9 over Birch Creek built?
It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ch 9 over Birch 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Ch 9 over Birch Creek carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.
How long is Ch 9 over Birch Creek?
The structure is 59 ft (18.1 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Ch 9 over Birch Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.