US Bridges

FAS 184/ Ch 11 over Bureau Creek

Good

Bureau County, Illinois · 1.5 MI N Lamoille · Structure no. 006303200000000

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
101 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
775
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 184/ Ch 11 over Bureau Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 184/ Ch 11 over Bureau Creek in Bureau 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 775 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 783 by 2046. The structure is 101 ft (30.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

CarriesFAS 184/ Ch 11
CrossesBureau Creek
Location1.5 MI N Lamoille
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.55554, -89.27665
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 inspectionMarch 2022
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length101 ft (30.9 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic775 (2020)
Projected traffic783 by 2046
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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 184/ Ch 11 over Bureau Creek built?

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

What condition is FAS 184/ Ch 11 over Bureau 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 2022.

How much traffic does FAS 184/ Ch 11 over Bureau Creek carry?

About 775 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is FAS 184/ Ch 11 over Bureau Creek?

The structure is 101 ft (30.9 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 184/ Ch 11 over Bureau Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.