FAS 1425 over Bear Creek
FairHancock County, Illinois · 1 MI S of Basco · Structure no. 034372000000000
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 36 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAS 1425 over Bear Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAS 1425 over Bear Creek in Hancock County, Illinois. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 177 by 2046. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAS 1425 over Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAS 1425 over Bear Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.
How much traffic does FAS 1425 over Bear Creek carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.
How long is FAS 1425 over Bear Creek?
The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns FAS 1425 over Bear Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.