US Bridges

US 36(FAP 323) over Crabapple Creek

Good

Edgar County, Illinois · 2.0 MI E of Il 1 · Structure no. 023001000000000

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,350
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 36(FAP 323) over Crabapple Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 36(FAP 323) over Crabapple Creek in Edgar County, Illinois. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 94 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 1,350 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,350 by 2046. The structure is 66 ft (20.2 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 46 mi (74 km).

CarriesUS 36(FAP 323)
CrossesCrabapple Creek
Location2.0 MI E of Il 1
RouteU.S. Route 36
Coordinates39.7931, -87.63817
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating86.4 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length66 ft (20.2 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.7 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,350 (2023)
Projected traffic1,350 by 2046
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed46 mi (74 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US 36(FAP 323) over Crabapple Creek built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is US 36(FAP 323) over Crabapple 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does US 36(FAP 323) over Crabapple Creek carry?

About 1,350 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is US 36(FAP 323) over Crabapple Creek?

The structure is 66 ft (20.2 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.7 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns US 36(FAP 323) over Crabapple Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.