FAS 1420 - Ch 6 over Ellison Creek
PoorHenderson County, Illinois · E.CTR-8-T9NR5W · Structure no. 036302100000000
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 132 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 375
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAS 1420 - Ch 6 over Ellison Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAS 1420 - Ch 6 over Ellison Creek in Henderson County, Illinois. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 375 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 379 by 2046. The structure is 132 ft (40.3 m) long and 32 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 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAS 1420 - Ch 6 over Ellison Creek built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAS 1420 - Ch 6 over Ellison Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.
How much traffic does FAS 1420 - Ch 6 over Ellison Creek carry?
About 375 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is FAS 1420 - Ch 6 over Ellison Creek?
The structure is 132 ft (40.3 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns FAS 1420 - Ch 6 over Ellison Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.