FAS-708 (CH_12) over Ramsey Creek
GoodEffingham County, Illinois · 3 MI W Eberle · Structure no. 025321800000000
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 112 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAS-708 (CH_12) over Ramsey Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAS-708 (CH_12) over Ramsey Creek in Effingham County, Illinois. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 186 by 2046. The structure is 112 ft (34 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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-708 (CH_12) over Ramsey Creek built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAS-708 (CH_12) over Ramsey 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does FAS-708 (CH_12) over Ramsey Creek carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is FAS-708 (CH_12) over Ramsey Creek?
The structure is 112 ft (34 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns FAS-708 (CH_12) over Ramsey Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.