CH-8 over Sandy Creek
GoodJasper County, Illinois · 1.75 Mi. E Latona · Structure no. 040327200000000
- Built
- 2017
- 8 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 43 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CH-8 over Sandy Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CH-8 over Sandy Creek in Jasper County, Illinois. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 204 by 2046. The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long and 28 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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-8 over Sandy Creek built?
It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.
What condition is CH-8 over Sandy 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does CH-8 over Sandy Creek carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is CH-8 over Sandy Creek?
The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns CH-8 over Sandy Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.