Ch 4 over Clear Creek
FairPutnam County, Illinois · 625N 1200E · Structure no. 078310800000000
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 43 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 125
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ch 4 over Clear Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ch 4 over Clear Creek in Putnam County, Illinois. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 125 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 78 by 2046. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 24 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 | 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 4 over Clear Creek built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ch 4 over Clear 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Ch 4 over Clear Creek carry?
About 125 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is Ch 4 over Clear Creek?
The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Ch 4 over Clear Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.