CH-21 over Owens Creek
PoorWayne County, Illinois · 3 Mi. NW Golden Gate · Structure no. 096344100000000
- Built
- 2006
- 19 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 62 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 325
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CH-21 over Owens Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CH-21 over Owens Creek in Wayne County, Illinois. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 325 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 306 by 2046. The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CH-21 over Owens Creek built?
It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.
What condition is CH-21 over Owens Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.
How much traffic does CH-21 over Owens Creek carry?
About 325 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is CH-21 over Owens Creek?
The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns CH-21 over Owens Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.