FAS 945 over Clear Creek Ditch
PoorAlexander County, Illinois · 2.5 MI E of Mcclure · Structure no. 002300500000000
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 452 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,100
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAS 945 over Clear Creek Ditch is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 945 over Clear Creek Ditch in Alexander County, Illinois. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 3 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. Its operating status is: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.
It carries about 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,263 by 2046. The structure is 452 ft (137.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAS 945 over Clear Creek Ditch built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAS 945 over Clear Creek Ditch 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does FAS 945 over Clear Creek Ditch carry?
About 1,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is FAS 945 over Clear Creek Ditch?
The structure is 452 ft (137.9 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns FAS 945 over Clear Creek Ditch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.