FAS 943 over Ambeer Creek
PoorAlexander County, Illinois · 0.5 MI S Diswood · Structure no. 002306800000000
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 120 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 650
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAS 943 over Ambeer Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAS 943 over Ambeer Creek in Alexander County, Illinois. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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.
It carries about 650 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 909 by 2046. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 FAS 943 over Ambeer Creek built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAS 943 over Ambeer 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does FAS 943 over Ambeer Creek carry?
About 650 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is FAS 943 over Ambeer Creek?
The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns FAS 943 over Ambeer Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.