US Bridges

FAS 1673(CH 28) over Riley Creek

Good

Coles County, Illinois · 1.5 MI N of Loxa · Structure no. 015335500000000

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
101 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
900
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 1673(CH 28) over Riley Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAS 1673(CH 28) over Riley Creek in Coles County, Illinois. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 900 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,010 by 2046. The structure is 101 ft (30.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesFAS 1673(CH 28)
CrossesRiley Creek
Location1.5 MI N of Loxa
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.51324, -88.2664
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length101 ft (30.9 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic900 (2024)
Projected traffic1,010 by 2046
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 1673(CH 28) over Riley Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 1673(CH 28) over Riley 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 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 1673(CH 28) over Riley Creek carry?

About 900 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is FAS 1673(CH 28) over Riley Creek?

The structure is 101 ft (30.9 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 1673(CH 28) over Riley Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.