FAS 1324/OLD US 45 over Langan Creek
FairIroquois County, Illinois · 2.3 MI S of Chebanse · Structure no. 038018500000000
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old, rebuilt 2006
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 128 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,900
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAS 1324/OLD US 45 over Langan Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAS 1324/OLD US 45 over Langan Creek in Iroquois County, Illinois. It was built in 1987 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 38 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 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 1,900 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,222 by 2046. The structure is 128 ft (39.1 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 FAS 1324/OLD US 45 over Langan Creek built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.
What condition is FAS 1324/OLD US 45 over Langan 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does FAS 1324/OLD US 45 over Langan Creek carry?
About 1,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is FAS 1324/OLD US 45 over Langan Creek?
The structure is 128 ft (39.1 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns FAS 1324/OLD US 45 over Langan Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.