Ch 15 over Novack Creek
GoodJefferson County, Illinois · 4 MI SW Woodlawn · Structure no. 041366000000000
- Built
- 2004
- 21 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 77 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ch 15 over Novack Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ch 15 over Novack Creek in Jefferson County, Illinois. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 101 by 2046. The structure is 77 ft (23.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ch 15 over Novack Creek built?
It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ch 15 over Novack 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 2023.
How much traffic does Ch 15 over Novack Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.
How long is Ch 15 over Novack Creek?
The structure is 77 ft (23.4 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Ch 15 over Novack Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.