Ch 47 over Prairie Creek
GoodSangamon County, Illinois · 3.5 North Berlin · Structure no. 084341800000000
- Built
- 2000
- 25 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2022
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 89 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 225
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ch 47 over Prairie Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ch 47 over Prairie Creek in Sangamon County, Illinois. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 225 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 227 by 2046. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 36 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 47 over Prairie Creek built?
It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ch 47 over Prairie 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 March 2022.
How much traffic does Ch 47 over Prairie Creek carry?
About 225 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Ch 47 over Prairie Creek?
The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Ch 47 over Prairie Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.