FAS 428 (ch 11) over Bear Creek
GoodHancock County, Illinois · 1.7 MI W Basco · Structure no. 034311300000000
- Built
- 2016
- 9 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 200 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 500
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAS 428 (ch 11) over Bear Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 428 (ch 11) over Bear Creek in Hancock County, Illinois. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 606 by 2046. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 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. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAS 428 (ch 11) over Bear Creek built?
It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAS 428 (ch 11) over Bear 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 April 2022.
How much traffic does FAS 428 (ch 11) over Bear Creek carry?
About 500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is FAS 428 (ch 11) over Bear Creek?
The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns FAS 428 (ch 11) over Bear Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.