CH-33 over North Forkclear Lake
FairSangamon County, Illinois · 1.5 W Mechanicsburg · Structure no. 084342200000000
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 114 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 550
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CH-33 over North Forkclear Lake is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CH-33 over North Forkclear Lake in Sangamon County, Illinois. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 5 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 550 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 631 by 2046. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CH-33 over North Forkclear Lake built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.
What condition is CH-33 over North Forkclear Lake 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 2024.
How much traffic does CH-33 over North Forkclear Lake carry?
About 550 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is CH-33 over North Forkclear Lake?
The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns CH-33 over North Forkclear Lake?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.