FAP-853 (ILL-14) over Bear Creek
PoorHamilton County, Illinois · .5 MI W Mcleansboro · Structure no. 033000400000000
- Built
- 1923
- 102 years old, rebuilt 1953
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,200
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAP-853 (ILL-14) over Bear Creek is a concrete slab carrying FAP-853 (ILL-14) over Bear Creek in Hamilton County, Illinois. It was built in 1923 and reconstructed in 1953, so it is 102 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 3,200 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,182 by 2046. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAP-853 (ILL-14) over Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1953.
What condition is FAP-853 (ILL-14) over Bear Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.
How much traffic does FAP-853 (ILL-14) over Bear Creek carry?
About 3,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is FAP-853 (ILL-14) over Bear Creek?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns FAP-853 (ILL-14) over Bear Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.