Ch 14 over Blue Creek
FairPike County, Illinois · 1.5 Mi. N.Detroit · Structure no. 075328000000000
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 144 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 300
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ch 14 over Blue Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ch 14 over Blue Creek in Pike County, Illinois. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 6 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 406 by 2046. The structure is 144 ft (44 m) long and 30 ft wide.
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ch 14 over Blue Creek built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ch 14 over Blue 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does Ch 14 over Blue Creek carry?
About 300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is Ch 14 over Blue Creek?
The structure is 144 ft (44 m) long with a longest span of 142 ft (43.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Ch 14 over Blue Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.