CH-23 over Bear Creek
GoodHancock County, Illinois · 4.4M W of West Point · Structure no. 034323100000000
- Built
- 2006
- 19 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 420 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CH-23 over Bear Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CH-23 over Bear Creek in Hancock County, Illinois. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 126 by 2046. The structure is 420 ft (128 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CH-23 over Bear Creek built?
It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.
What condition is CH-23 over Bear 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 March 2022.
How much traffic does CH-23 over Bear Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is CH-23 over Bear Creek?
The structure is 420 ft (128 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns CH-23 over Bear Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.