US Bridges

FAP-776 (ILL-242) over Shelton Creek

Fair

Hamilton County, Illinois · 1.4 MI S Wayne CO LN · Structure no. 033005300000000

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
118 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,250
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP-776 (ILL-242) over Shelton Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP-776 (ILL-242) over Shelton Creek in Hamilton County, Illinois. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 1,250 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,263 by 2046. The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP-776 (ILL-242)
CrossesShelton Creek
Location1.4 MI S Wayne CO LN
RouteState Highway 242
CountyHamilton County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.23543, -88.53822
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.6 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length118 ft (36 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,250 (2023)
Projected traffic1,263 by 2046
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 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 (ILL-242) over Shelton Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP-776 (ILL-242) over Shelton 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 June 2021.

How much traffic does FAP-776 (ILL-242) over Shelton Creek carry?

About 1,250 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is FAP-776 (ILL-242) over Shelton Creek?

The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns FAP-776 (ILL-242) over Shelton Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.