US Bridges

FAS248 (pig Farm R over Senachwine Creek

Good

Bureau County, Illinois · 4 Mi. SE Tiskilwa · Structure no. 006300500000000

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
400
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS248 (pig Farm R over Senachwine Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAS248 (pig Farm R over Senachwine Creek in Bureau County, Illinois. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 400 vehicles a day, roughly 45% of them trucks, projected to reach 404 by 2046. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS248 (pig Farm R
CrossesSenachwine Creek
Location4 Mi. SE Tiskilwa
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBureau County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.24093, -89.49041
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating97.9 US tons
Inventory rating71.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span56 ft (17 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2020)
Projected traffic404 by 2046
Trucks45%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 FAS248 (pig Farm R over Senachwine Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS248 (pig Farm R over Senachwine 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does FAS248 (pig Farm R over Senachwine Creek carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 45% are trucks.

How long is FAS248 (pig Farm R over Senachwine Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FAS248 (pig Farm R over Senachwine Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.