Ch 21 over Evans Creek
GoodWayne County, Illinois · 3 Mi. NW Golden Gate · Structure no. 096346000000000
- Built
- 2015
- 10 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Concrete
- Length
- 55 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 325
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ch 21 over Evans Creek is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ch 21 over Evans Creek in Wayne County, Illinois. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 325 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 306 by 2046. The structure is 55 ft (16.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 21 over Evans Creek built?
It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ch 21 over Evans Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does Ch 21 over Evans Creek carry?
About 325 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is Ch 21 over Evans Creek?
The structure is 55 ft (16.9 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Ch 21 over Evans Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.