FAS 2870-CH 5 over Rector Creek
GoodHamilton County, Illinois · 4.5 MI W Walpole · Structure no. 033328700000000
- Built
- 2002
- 23 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 76 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAS 2870-CH 5 over Rector Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAS 2870-CH 5 over Rector Creek in Hamilton County, Illinois. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 52% of them trucks, projected to reach 51 by 2046. The structure is 76 ft (23.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAS 2870-CH 5 over Rector Creek built?
It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAS 2870-CH 5 over Rector 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 2024.
How much traffic does FAS 2870-CH 5 over Rector Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 52% are trucks.
How long is FAS 2870-CH 5 over Rector Creek?
The structure is 76 ft (23.3 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns FAS 2870-CH 5 over Rector Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.