FAS 709 (ch 19) over Ramsey Creek
GoodEffingham County, Illinois · 1.5 MI North Eberle · Structure no. 025322100000000
- Built
- 2006
- 19 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 76 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 400
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAS 709 (ch 19) over Ramsey Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAS 709 (ch 19) over Ramsey Creek in Effingham County, Illinois. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 345 by 2046. The structure is 76 ft (23.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAS 709 (ch 19) over Ramsey Creek built?
It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAS 709 (ch 19) 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does FAS 709 (ch 19) over Ramsey Creek carry?
About 400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is FAS 709 (ch 19) over Ramsey Creek?
The structure is 76 ft (23.3 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns FAS 709 (ch 19) over Ramsey Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.