Ch 12 over Goose Creek
GoodHardin County, Illinois · 4.50 MI E ST RTE 34 · Structure no. 035302500000000
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 61 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 250
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ch 12 over Goose Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Ch 12 over Goose Creek in Hardin County, Illinois. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, older 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 126 by 2046. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 12 over Goose Creek built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ch 12 over Goose 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 2023.
How much traffic does Ch 12 over Goose Creek carry?
About 250 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Ch 12 over Goose Creek?
The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Ch 12 over Goose Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.