CH-17 over Cypress Creek
GoodUnion County, Illinois · 3/4 MI S Il 146 · Structure no. 091321000000000
- Built
- 2002
- 23 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2021
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 47 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 400
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CH-17 over Cypress Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CH-17 over Cypress Creek in Union County, Illinois. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 404 by 2046. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CH-17 over Cypress Creek built?
It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.
What condition is CH-17 over Cypress 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 April 2021.
How much traffic does CH-17 over Cypress Creek carry?
About 400 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is CH-17 over Cypress Creek?
The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (13.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns CH-17 over Cypress Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.