Ch 18 over Branch Apple Creek
GoodMorgan County, Illinois · 2.0 MI SW Waverly · Structure no. 069322600000000
- Built
- 1995
- 30 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 62 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 250
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ch 18 over Branch Apple Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ch 18 over Branch Apple Creek in Morgan County, Illinois. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 303 by 2046. The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long and 28 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ch 18 over Branch Apple Creek built?
It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ch 18 over Branch Apple 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 2023.
How much traffic does Ch 18 over Branch Apple Creek carry?
About 250 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Ch 18 over Branch Apple Creek?
The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Ch 18 over Branch Apple Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.