Ch 18 over Macon Creek
FairKankakee County, Illinois · 2.25 MI SE Reddick · Structure no. 046343800000000
- Built
- 1931
- 94 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 23 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 650
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ch 18 over Macon Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Ch 18 over Macon Creek in Kankakee County, Illinois. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 650 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 663 by 2046. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ch 18 over Macon Creek built?
It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ch 18 over Macon Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does Ch 18 over Macon Creek carry?
About 650 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is Ch 18 over Macon Creek?
The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Ch 18 over Macon Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.