CH-17 over Jordon Creek
FairWabash County, Illinois · 0.8 MI S Lancaster · Structure no. 093310600000000
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 51 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
CH-17 over Jordon Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CH-17 over Jordon Creek in Wabash County, Illinois. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 227 by 2046. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 28 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 Jordon Creek built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is CH-17 over Jordon 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-17 over Jordon Creek carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is CH-17 over Jordon Creek?
The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns CH-17 over Jordon Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.