Ch 7 over Hickory Creek
FairWashington County, Illinois · 2.25 MI E Poson · Structure no. 095321800000000
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 52 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 225
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ch 7 over Hickory Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ch 7 over Hickory Creek in Washington County, Illinois. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 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 225 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 121 by 2046. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ch 7 over Hickory Creek built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ch 7 over Hickory 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 7 over Hickory Creek carry?
About 225 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is Ch 7 over Hickory Creek?
The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Ch 7 over Hickory Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.