CH-7 over Bonpas Creek
GoodRichland County, Illinois · 3.25 MI NW Berryvill · Structure no. 080317900000000
- Built
- 1993
- 32 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 92 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CH-7 over Bonpas Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CH-7 over Bonpas Creek in Richland County, Illinois. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 51 by 2046. The structure is 92 ft (27.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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-7 over Bonpas Creek built?
It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.
What condition is CH-7 over Bonpas 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 2025.
How much traffic does CH-7 over Bonpas Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is CH-7 over Bonpas Creek?
The structure is 92 ft (27.9 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns CH-7 over Bonpas Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.