FAS-873 over Greasy Creek
GoodHamilton County, Illinois · 7 MI W Dale · Structure no. 033324100000000
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2022
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 53 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 225
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAS-873 over Greasy Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAS-873 over Greasy Creek in Hamilton County, Illinois. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 225 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 101 by 2046. The structure is 53 ft (16.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAS-873 over Greasy Creek built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAS-873 over Greasy 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 February 2022.
How much traffic does FAS-873 over Greasy Creek carry?
About 225 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is FAS-873 over Greasy Creek?
The structure is 53 ft (16.3 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns FAS-873 over Greasy Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.