US Bridges

FAP 776 (il 142) over Trib to Contrary Crk

Good

Hamilton County, Illinois · 9.8 MI S Il 14 · Structure no. 033005100000000

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
137 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,100
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 776 (il 142) over Trib to Contrary Crk is a concrete continuous slab carrying FAP 776 (il 142) over Trib to Contrary Crk in Hamilton County, Illinois. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,100 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,616 by 2046. The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 776 (il 142)
CrossesTrib to Contrary Crk
Location9.8 MI S Il 14
RouteState Highway 142
CountyHamilton County
StateIllinois
Coordinates37.95268, -88.46973
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.3 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length137 ft (41.8 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,100 (2023)
Projected traffic1,616 by 2046
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed28 mi (45 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 FAP 776 (il 142) over Trib to Contrary Crk built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 776 (il 142) over Trib to Contrary Crk 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does FAP 776 (il 142) over Trib to Contrary Crk carry?

About 2,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is FAP 776 (il 142) over Trib to Contrary Crk?

The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 776 (il 142) over Trib to Contrary Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.