Ch 2/FAS 224 over Elk Creek
FairHenry County, Illinois · 2.5 MI N Geneseo · Structure no. 037323500000000
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 46 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,850
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ch 2/FAS 224 over Elk Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ch 2/FAS 224 over Elk Creek in Henry County, Illinois. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 4,850 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,238 by 2046. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ch 2/FAS 224 over Elk Creek built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ch 2/FAS 224 over Elk 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Ch 2/FAS 224 over Elk Creek carry?
About 4,850 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Ch 2/FAS 224 over Elk Creek?
The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns Ch 2/FAS 224 over Elk Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.