FAS 655(CH 9) over Cottonwood Creek
GoodCumberland County, Illinois · 2 MI S of Janesville · Structure no. 018310400000000
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 55 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 350
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAS 655(CH 9) over Cottonwood Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAS 655(CH 9) over Cottonwood Creek in Cumberland County, Illinois. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 364 by 2046. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAS 655(CH 9) over Cottonwood Creek built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAS 655(CH 9) over Cottonwood 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does FAS 655(CH 9) over Cottonwood Creek carry?
About 350 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is FAS 655(CH 9) over Cottonwood Creek?
The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns FAS 655(CH 9) over Cottonwood Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.