Ch 73 over Paddock Creek
FairMadison County, Illinois · 4.5 MI E Meadowbrook · Structure no. 060328600000000
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 140 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,950
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ch 73 over Paddock Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ch 73 over Paddock Creek in Madison 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 1,950 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,087 by 2046. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ch 73 over Paddock Creek built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ch 73 over Paddock 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does Ch 73 over Paddock Creek carry?
About 1,950 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Ch 73 over Paddock Creek?
The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Ch 73 over Paddock Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.