First ST over Owl Creek
PoorChampaign County, Illinois · City of Fisher · Structure no. 010606800000000
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,250
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
First ST over Owl Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying First 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 1,250 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,263 by 2046. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was First ST over Owl Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is First ST over Owl Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.
How much traffic does First ST over Owl Creek carry?
About 1,250 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is First ST over Owl Creek?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns First ST over Owl Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.