Ch 18 over Troublesome Creek
GoodMcDonough County, Illinois · W CTR-28-T5NR3W · Structure no. 055305400000000
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 161 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ch 18 over Troublesome Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ch 18 over Troublesome Creek in McDonough County, Illinois. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 101 by 2046. The structure is 161 ft (49.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 18 over Troublesome Creek built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ch 18 over Troublesome 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 2024.
How much traffic does Ch 18 over Troublesome Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Ch 18 over Troublesome Creek?
The structure is 161 ft (49.2 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Ch 18 over Troublesome Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.