FAS1576 over Prairie Creek
GoodCass County, Illinois · 3 MI NE Arenzville · Structure no. 009302900000000
- Built
- 2005
- 20 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 107 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 350
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAS1576 over Prairie Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAS1576 over Prairie Creek in Cass County, Illinois. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 455 by 2046. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAS1576 over Prairie Creek built?
It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAS1576 over Prairie 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 January 2023.
How much traffic does FAS1576 over Prairie Creek carry?
About 350 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is FAS1576 over Prairie Creek?
The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns FAS1576 over Prairie Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.