US Bridges

FAS-39 (hunter Rd) over Beaver Creek

Good

Boone County, Illinois · 3.0 MI NW of Capron · Structure no. 004309300000000

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
96 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,550
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS-39 (hunter Rd) over Beaver Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying FAS-39 (hunter Rd) over Beaver Creek in Boone County, Illinois. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 1,550 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,508 by 2046. The structure is 96 ft (29.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS-39 (hunter Rd)
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location3.0 MI NW of Capron
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBoone County
StateIllinois
Coordinates42.42951, -88.76572
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length96 ft (29.4 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,550 (2023)
Projected traffic1,508 by 2046
Trucks8%
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 FAS-39 (hunter Rd) over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS-39 (hunter Rd) over Beaver 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does FAS-39 (hunter Rd) over Beaver Creek carry?

About 1,550 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is FAS-39 (hunter Rd) over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 96 ft (29.4 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FAS-39 (hunter Rd) over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.