Ch 9(FAS 655) over Clear Creek
GoodCumberland County, Illinois · 5. MI SE Janesville · Structure no. 018300300000000
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 96 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 350
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ch 9(FAS 655) over Clear Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Ch 9(FAS 655) over Clear Creek in Cumberland County, Illinois. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older 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 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 364 by 2046. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Ch 9(FAS 655) over Clear Creek built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ch 9(FAS 655) over Clear 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Ch 9(FAS 655) over Clear Creek carry?
About 350 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Ch 9(FAS 655) over Clear Creek?
The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Ch 9(FAS 655) over Clear Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.