US Bridges

Fourth ST over Owl Creek

Fair

Champaign County, Illinois · Village of Fisher · Structure no. 010606500000000

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fourth ST over Owl Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Fourth ST over Owl Creek in Champaign County, Illinois. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 101 by 2046. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 23 ft wide.

CarriesFourth ST
CrossesOwl Creek
LocationVillage of Fisher
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.31571, -88.35109
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating29.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2021)
Projected traffic101 by 2046
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Fourth ST over Owl Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fourth ST over Owl 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Fourth ST over Owl Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Fourth ST over Owl Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Fourth ST over Owl Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.