US Bridges

Ch 3(FAS 1678) over Crabapple Creek

Good

Edgar County, Illinois · 1 MI S of Scottland · Structure no. 023321400000000

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
115 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ch 3(FAS 1678) over Crabapple Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ch 3(FAS 1678) over Crabapple Creek in Edgar County, Illinois. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 75 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 76 by 2046. The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesCh 3(FAS 1678)
CrossesCrabapple Creek
Location1 MI S of Scottland
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.78742, -87.60812
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.1 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length115 ft (35.1 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2019)
Projected traffic76 by 2046
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Ch 3(FAS 1678) over Crabapple Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ch 3(FAS 1678) 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Ch 3(FAS 1678) over Crabapple Creek carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Ch 3(FAS 1678) over Crabapple Creek?

The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Ch 3(FAS 1678) over Crabapple Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.