US Bridges

FAS 1246/CH 24 over Branch of Pond Creek

Good

Bureau County, Illinois · 2.0 MI S Wyanet · Structure no. 006310400000000

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
325
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 1246/CH 24 over Branch of Pond Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAS 1246/CH 24 over Branch of Pond Creek in Bureau County, Illinois. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 325 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 328 by 2046. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesFAS 1246/CH 24
CrossesBranch of Pond Creek
Location2.0 MI S Wyanet
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.32167, -89.58797
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic325 (2020)
Projected traffic328 by 2046
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 1246/CH 24 over Branch of Pond Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 1246/CH 24 over Branch of Pond 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 FAS 1246/CH 24 over Branch of Pond Creek carry?

About 325 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is FAS 1246/CH 24 over Branch of Pond Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 1246/CH 24 over Branch of Pond Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.