Ch 11 over Cypress Creek
FairUnion County, Illinois · 3.3 MI S Il 146 · Structure no. 091317700000000
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 89 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ch 11 over Cypress Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ch 11 over Cypress Creek in Union County, Illinois. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 51 by 2046. The structure is 89 ft (27 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ch 11 over Cypress Creek built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ch 11 over Cypress Creek 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does Ch 11 over Cypress Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.
How long is Ch 11 over Cypress Creek?
The structure is 89 ft (27 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Ch 11 over Cypress Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.