US Bridges

FAS 251 over Spring Creek

Fair

Bureau County, Illinois · 1.5 Mi. E. of Ladd · Structure no. 006309200000000

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,850
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 251 over Spring Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAS 251 over Spring Creek in Bureau County, Illinois. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 1,850 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,869 by 2046. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 251
CrossesSpring Creek
Location1.5 Mi. E. of Ladd
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBureau County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.38849, -89.17319
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 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 rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,850 (2020)
Projected traffic1,869 by 2046
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 251 over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 251 over Spring 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 251 over Spring Creek carry?

About 1,850 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAS 251 over Spring Creek?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 251 over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.