US Bridges

FAS 1879 (ch 17) over Sullivan Creek

Good

Hamilton County, Illinois · 5 MI S Dahlgren · Structure no. 033327900000000

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
80 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
650
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 1879 (ch 17) over Sullivan Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAS 1879 (ch 17) over Sullivan Creek in Hamilton County, Illinois. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 650 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 505 by 2046. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesFAS 1879 (ch 17)
CrossesSullivan Creek
Location5 MI S Dahlgren
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.11755, -88.68309
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
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 rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic650 (2022)
Projected traffic505 by 2046
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 1879 (ch 17) over Sullivan Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 1879 (ch 17) over Sullivan 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 1879 (ch 17) over Sullivan Creek carry?

About 650 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is FAS 1879 (ch 17) over Sullivan Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 1879 (ch 17) over Sullivan Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.