US Bridges

FAS 244 over Bureau Creek

Good

Bureau County, Illinois · 2 MI NW Princeton · Structure no. 006319200000000

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
184 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
950
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 244 over Bureau Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 244 over Bureau Creek in Bureau County, Illinois. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 950 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 960 by 2046. The structure is 184 ft (56.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 244
CrossesBureau Creek
Location2 MI NW Princeton
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBureau County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.40663, -89.50949
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.1 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length184 ft (56.2 m)
Longest span176 ft (53.6 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic950 (2020)
Projected traffic960 by 2046
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 over Bureau Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 244 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 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 244 over Bureau Creek carry?

About 950 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is FAS 244 over Bureau Creek?

The structure is 184 ft (56.2 m) long with a longest span of 176 ft (53.6 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 244 over Bureau Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.