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FAS-695 (CH-2) over Willow Creek

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Crawford County, Illinois · 2 MI E Belair · Structure no. 017309900000000

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
131 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS-695 (CH-2) over Willow Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying FAS-695 (CH-2) over Willow Creek in Crawford County, Illinois. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 354 by 2046. The structure is 131 ft (40 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS-695 (CH-2)
CrossesWillow Creek
Location2 MI E Belair
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCrawford County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.14493, -87.90338
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.1 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length131 ft (40 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.5 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2020)
Projected traffic354 by 2046
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 FAS-695 (CH-2) over Willow Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS-695 (CH-2) over Willow 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 April 2022.

How much traffic does FAS-695 (CH-2) over Willow Creek carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is FAS-695 (CH-2) over Willow Creek?

The structure is 131 ft (40 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns FAS-695 (CH-2) over Willow Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.