Ch 44 over Prairie Creek
GoodLaSalle County, Illinois · 2.88 MI S of Ill 17 · Structure no. 050019200000000
- Built
- 1984
- 41 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 70 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 325
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ch 44 over Prairie Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ch 44 over Prairie Creek in LaSalle County, Illinois. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 325 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 328 by 2046. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 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 44 over Prairie Creek built?
It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ch 44 over Prairie 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 2023.
How much traffic does Ch 44 over Prairie Creek carry?
About 325 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is Ch 44 over Prairie Creek?
The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Ch 44 over Prairie Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.