Ch 63E over Lake Fork Creek
GoodLogan County, Illinois · 1 MI E Broadwell · Structure no. 054305200000000
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2022
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 156 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 300
- 2016 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ch 63E over Lake Fork Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ch 63E over Lake Fork Creek in Logan County, Illinois. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, older 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 315 by 2046. The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long and 28 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ch 63E over Lake Fork Creek built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ch 63E over Lake Fork 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 December 2022.
How much traffic does Ch 63E over Lake Fork Creek carry?
About 300 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.
How long is Ch 63E over Lake Fork Creek?
The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Ch 63E over Lake Fork Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.