US Bridges

2650E (FAS1245/CH2 over Branch Masters Creek

Fair

Bureau County, Illinois · 1 MI Se. of Van Orin · Structure no. 006311100000000

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
225
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

2650E (FAS1245/CH2 over Branch Masters Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying 2650E (FAS1245/CH2 over Branch Masters Creek in Bureau County, Illinois. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 96 years old, older 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 5 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 225 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 227 by 2046. The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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Carries2650E (FAS1245/CH2
CrossesBranch Masters Creek
Location1 MI Se. of Van Orin
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBureau County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.54513, -89.34427
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.3 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 length56 ft (17 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic225 (2020)
Projected traffic227 by 2046
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 2650E (FAS1245/CH2 over Branch Masters Creek built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is 2650E (FAS1245/CH2 over Branch Masters 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 2650E (FAS1245/CH2 over Branch Masters Creek carry?

About 225 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is 2650E (FAS1245/CH2 over Branch Masters Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns 2650E (FAS1245/CH2 over Branch Masters Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.