Ch 22 over North Creek
FairWashington County, Illinois · 2 MI West Huegely · Structure no. 095301400000000
- Built
- 1916
- 109 years old, rebuilt 1985
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 81 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 500
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ch 22 over North Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ch 22 over North Creek in Washington County, Illinois. It was built in 1916 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 109 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 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 635 by 2046. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 22 over North Creek built?
It was built in 1916, making it 109 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.
What condition is Ch 22 over North 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does Ch 22 over North Creek carry?
About 500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Ch 22 over North Creek?
The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Ch 22 over North Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.