FAS 2704(OLD-50) over Raccoon Creek
PoorPosted for loadClay County, Illinois · 2.5 MI W JCT US-45N · Structure no. 013003700000000
- Built
- 1993
- 32 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 113 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,400
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAS 2704(OLD-50) over Raccoon Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAS 2704(OLD-50) over Raccoon Creek in Clay County, Illinois. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 4 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,414 by 2046. The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 FAS 2704(OLD-50) over Raccoon Creek built?
It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAS 2704(OLD-50) over Raccoon 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does FAS 2704(OLD-50) over Raccoon Creek carry?
About 1,400 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is FAS 2704(OLD-50) over Raccoon Creek?
The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns FAS 2704(OLD-50) over Raccoon Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.