Ch 12 over Bluff Canal
GoodHancock County, Illinois · 9.0 MI S Warsaw · Structure no. 034312700000000
- Built
- 1999
- 26 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 262 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 350
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ch 12 over Bluff Canal is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ch 12 over Bluff Canal in Hancock County, Illinois. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 354 by 2046. The structure is 262 ft (79.8 m) long and 35 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 12 over Bluff Canal built?
It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ch 12 over Bluff Canal 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 2025.
How much traffic does Ch 12 over Bluff Canal carry?
About 350 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Ch 12 over Bluff Canal?
The structure is 262 ft (79.8 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Ch 12 over Bluff Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.