US Bridges

FAS-873 (CH-17) over Contrary Creek

Good

Hamilton County, Illinois · 2.5 MI W Dale · Structure no. 033323900000000

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
500
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS-873 (CH-17) over Contrary Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAS-873 (CH-17) over Contrary Creek in Hamilton County, Illinois. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 500 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 328 by 2046. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS-873 (CH-17)
CrossesContrary Creek
Location2.5 MI W Dale
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHamilton County
StateIllinois
Coordinates37.99516, -88.54079
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2022
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.8 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2022)
Projected traffic328 by 2046
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 FAS-873 (CH-17) over Contrary Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS-873 (CH-17) over Contrary Creek 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 January 2022.

How much traffic does FAS-873 (CH-17) over Contrary Creek carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is FAS-873 (CH-17) over Contrary Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FAS-873 (CH-17) over Contrary Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.