CH-9 over Little Bonpas Creek
FairWabash County, Illinois · 1.5 MI NW Lancaster · Structure no. 093301000000000
- Built
- 1939
- 86 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 76 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CH-9 over Little Bonpas Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CH-9 over Little Bonpas Creek in Wabash County, Illinois. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 years old, older 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 6 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 101 by 2046. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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-9 over Little Bonpas Creek built?
It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.
What condition is CH-9 over Little Bonpas 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does CH-9 over Little Bonpas Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is CH-9 over Little Bonpas Creek?
The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns CH-9 over Little Bonpas Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.