CH-1 over Paul Creek
GoodRichland County, Illinois · 0.5 MI S Amity · Structure no. 080315300000000
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2022
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 82 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CH-1 over Paul Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CH-1 over Paul Creek in Richland County, Illinois. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 126 by 2046. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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-1 over Paul Creek built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is CH-1 over Paul 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 January 2022.
How much traffic does CH-1 over Paul Creek carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is CH-1 over Paul Creek?
The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns CH-1 over Paul Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.