Chase Road over Cattail Creek
PoorWhiteside County, Illinois · 1 MI SE Fulton · Structure no. 098405500000000
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 44 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,200
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Chase Road over Cattail Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Chase Road over Cattail Creek in Whiteside County, Illinois. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, older 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,212 by 2046. The structure is 44 ft (13.3 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 | 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Chase Road over Cattail Creek built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is Chase Road over Cattail 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Chase Road over Cattail Creek carry?
About 1,200 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.
How long is Chase Road over Cattail Creek?
The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Chase Road over Cattail Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.