US Bridges

Ch 14 - FAS 432 over S Fk Cedar / Creek

Fair

Adams County, Illinois · 4ME Golden · Structure no. 001331600000000

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
275
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ch 14 - FAS 432 over S Fk Cedar / Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ch 14 - FAS 432 over S Fk Cedar / Creek in Adams County, Illinois. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 5 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 275 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 278 by 2046. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCh 14 - FAS 432
CrossesS Fk Cedar / Creek
Location4ME Golden
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAdams County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.11268, -90.94195
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic275 (2024)
Projected traffic278 by 2046
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ch 14 - FAS 432 over S Fk Cedar / Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ch 14 - FAS 432 over S Fk Cedar / 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Ch 14 - FAS 432 over S Fk Cedar / Creek carry?

About 275 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is Ch 14 - FAS 432 over S Fk Cedar / Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Ch 14 - FAS 432 over S Fk Cedar / Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.