FAP-776 (ILL-142) over Bear Creek
FairHamilton County, Illinois · 1.8 MI S ILL-14 · Structure no. 033001600000000
- Built
- 1928
- 97 years old, rebuilt 2009
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 78 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,550
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAP-776 (ILL-142) over Bear Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAP-776 (ILL-142) over Bear Creek in Hamilton County, Illinois. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 97 years old, older 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 5 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 2,550 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,576 by 2046. The structure is 78 ft (23.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAP-776 (ILL-142) over Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.
What condition is FAP-776 (ILL-142) over Bear Creek 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does FAP-776 (ILL-142) over Bear Creek carry?
About 2,550 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is FAP-776 (ILL-142) over Bear Creek?
The structure is 78 ft (23.9 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns FAP-776 (ILL-142) over Bear Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.