US Bridges

FAS 244 / Ch 9 over West Bureau Creek

Fair

Bureau County, Illinois · 4 Mi. N. of Wyanet · Structure no. 006302800000000

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
130 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
825
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 244 / Ch 9 over West Bureau Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAS 244 / Ch 9 over West Bureau Creek in Bureau County, Illinois. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 825 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 833 by 2046. The structure is 130 ft (39.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 244 / Ch 9
CrossesWest Bureau Creek
Location4 Mi. N. of Wyanet
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBureau County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.42294, -89.55911
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length130 ft (39.7 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic825 (2020)
Projected traffic833 by 2046
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 244 / Ch 9 over West Bureau Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 244 / Ch 9 over West Bureau 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 244 / Ch 9 over West Bureau Creek carry?

About 825 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FAS 244 / Ch 9 over West Bureau Creek?

The structure is 130 ft (39.7 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 244 / Ch 9 over West Bureau Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.