US Bridges

Il 9/FAP 697 over Il Cent. RR

Fair

Ford County, Illinois · Patton ST in Paxton · Structure no. 027009000000000

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
136 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,750
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 9/FAP 697 over Il Cent. RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Il 9/FAP 697 over Il Cent. RR in Ford County, Illinois. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 5,750 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,756 by 2046. The structure is 136 ft (41.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIl 9/FAP 697
CrossesIl Cent. RR
LocationPatton ST in Paxton
RouteState Highway 9
CountyFord County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.45719, -88.09789
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length136 ft (41.6 m)
Longest span46 ft (14.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,750 (2023)
Projected traffic5,756 by 2046
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 9/FAP 697 over Il Cent. RR built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Il 9/FAP 697 over Il Cent. RR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Il 9/FAP 697 over Il Cent. RR carry?

About 5,750 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Il 9/FAP 697 over Il Cent. RR?

The structure is 136 ft (41.6 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Il 9/FAP 697 over Il Cent. RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.