US Bridges

Il 49(FAP 836) over Catfish Creek

Good

Edgar County, Illinois · 2.5 MI N Il 133 · Structure no. 023003500000000

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
214 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,200
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 49(FAP 836) over Catfish Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Il 49(FAP 836) over Catfish Creek in Edgar County, Illinois. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,465 by 2046. The structure is 214 ft (65.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

Location

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CarriesIl 49(FAP 836)
CrossesCatfish Creek
Location2.5 MI N Il 133
RouteState Highway 49
CountyEdgar County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.68069, -87.93752
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable 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 rating56.4 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length214 ft (65.1 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2023)
Projected traffic1,465 by 2046
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Il 49(FAP 836) over Catfish Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Il 49(FAP 836) over Catfish 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 2024.

How much traffic does Il 49(FAP 836) over Catfish Creek carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Il 49(FAP 836) over Catfish Creek?

The structure is 214 ft (65.1 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Il 49(FAP 836) over Catfish Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.