FAS 679(CH 8) over Crabapple Creek
GoodEdgar County, Illinois · 2 MI W of ST Bernice · Structure no. 023325700000000
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 261 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAS 679(CH 8) over Crabapple Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 679(CH 8) over Crabapple Creek in Edgar County, Illinois. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 51 by 2046. The structure is 261 ft (79.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAS 679(CH 8) over Crabapple Creek built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAS 679(CH 8) 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 FAS 679(CH 8) over Crabapple Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.
How long is FAS 679(CH 8) over Crabapple Creek?
The structure is 261 ft (79.6 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns FAS 679(CH 8) over Crabapple Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.