FAS 2943 over Ambeer Creek
FairAlexander County, Illinois · 3.5 M.W. of Tamms · Structure no. 002305200000000
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 61 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 125
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAS 2943 over Ambeer Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAS 2943 over Ambeer Creek in Alexander County, Illinois. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, older 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 6 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 125 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 101 by 2046. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 24 ft wide.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 FAS 2943 over Ambeer Creek built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAS 2943 over Ambeer 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does FAS 2943 over Ambeer Creek carry?
About 125 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is FAS 2943 over Ambeer Creek?
The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns FAS 2943 over Ambeer Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.