US Bridges

FAS 413 - Ch 5 over Ellison Creek

Fair

Henderson County, Illinois · N1/2-14-T9NR4W · Structure no. 036300000000000

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
129 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
175
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 413 - Ch 5 over Ellison Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAS 413 - Ch 5 over Ellison Creek in Henderson County, Illinois. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 61 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 5 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 175 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 177 by 2046. The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesFAS 413 - Ch 5
CrossesEllison Creek
LocationN1/2-14-T9NR4W
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.77704, -90.8167
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length129 ft (39.3 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic175 (2021)
Projected traffic177 by 2046
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$261,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 413 - Ch 5 over Ellison Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is FAS 413 - Ch 5 over Ellison 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 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 413 - Ch 5 over Ellison Creek carry?

About 175 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is FAS 413 - Ch 5 over Ellison Creek?

The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 413 - Ch 5 over Ellison Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.