CH-15 over Contrary Creek
GoodHamilton County, Illinois · 7 MI SW Mcleansboro · Structure no. 033320200000000
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2022
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 104 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CH-15 over Contrary Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CH-15 over Contrary Creek in Hamilton County, Illinois. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 51 by 2046. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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-15 over Contrary Creek built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is CH-15 over Contrary 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 February 2022.
How much traffic does CH-15 over Contrary Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is CH-15 over Contrary Creek?
The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns CH-15 over Contrary Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.