Ch 27 over Novak Creek
GoodJefferson County, Illinois · 5 MI SW Woodlawn · Structure no. 041366200000000
- Built
- 2006
- 19 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2021
- Type
- Frame
- Concrete
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ch 27 over Novak Creek is a concrete frame carrying Ch 27 over Novak Creek in Jefferson 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 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 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 202 by 2046. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long and 51 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 27 over Novak Creek built?
It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ch 27 over Novak 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 May 2021.
How much traffic does Ch 27 over Novak Creek carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is Ch 27 over Novak Creek?
The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.
Who owns Ch 27 over Novak Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.