US Bridges

FAU 7624(POLK Ave) over Riley Creek

Fair

Coles County, Illinois · 7.5 MI W Charleston · Structure no. 015336800000000

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
174 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 7624(POLK Ave) over Riley Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAU 7624(POLK Ave) over Riley Creek in Coles County, Illinois. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 556 by 2046. The structure is 174 ft (53.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 7624(POLK Ave)
CrossesRiley Creek
Location7.5 MI W Charleston
CountyColes County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.48659, -88.21014
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length174 ft (53.1 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2024)
Projected traffic556 by 2046
Trucks2%
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

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 FAU 7624(POLK Ave) over Riley Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 7624(POLK Ave) over Riley 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 FAU 7624(POLK Ave) over Riley Creek carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is FAU 7624(POLK Ave) over Riley Creek?

The structure is 174 ft (53.1 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 7624(POLK Ave) over Riley Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.