Ch 48 over Horse Creek
GoodKankakee County, Illinois · 1.7 MI E Essex · Structure no. 046336800000000
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2022
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 191 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 950
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ch 48 over Horse Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ch 48 over Horse Creek in Kankakee County, Illinois. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 950 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 969 by 2046. The structure is 191 ft (58.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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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 48 over Horse Creek built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ch 48 over Horse 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 April 2022.
How much traffic does Ch 48 over Horse Creek carry?
About 950 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Ch 48 over Horse Creek?
The structure is 191 ft (58.2 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Ch 48 over Horse Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.