Ch 7 over Bradshaw Creek
GoodUnion County, Illinois · 1.4M.N. Mt.Pleasant · Structure no. 091302900000000
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 98 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 225
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ch 7 over Bradshaw Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Ch 7 over Bradshaw Creek in Union County, Illinois. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older 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 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 227 by 2046. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 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 | 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 7 over Bradshaw Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ch 7 over Bradshaw 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 2023.
How much traffic does Ch 7 over Bradshaw Creek carry?
About 225 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is Ch 7 over Bradshaw Creek?
The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Ch 7 over Bradshaw Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.