Ch 4 over Bear Creek
GoodWilliamson County, Illinois · 2 Miles E Herrin · Structure no. 100311600000000
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 61 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,150
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ch 4 over Bear Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ch 4 over Bear Creek in Williamson County, Illinois. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 2,150 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,172 by 2046. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ch 4 over Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ch 4 over Bear 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does Ch 4 over Bear Creek carry?
About 2,150 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Ch 4 over Bear Creek?
The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns Ch 4 over Bear Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.