US Bridges

FAS 326 Bryce RD over Jefferson Creek

Good

Iroquois County, Illinois · 1.04 MI S of FAS 323 · Structure no. 038018800000000

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
76 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
475
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 326 Bryce RD over Jefferson Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 326 Bryce RD over Jefferson Creek in Iroquois County, Illinois. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 475 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 354 by 2046. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 326 Bryce RD
CrossesJefferson Creek
Location1.04 MI S of FAS 323
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyIroquois County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.69918, -87.74967
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic475 (2022)
Projected traffic354 by 2046
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 326 Bryce RD over Jefferson Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 326 Bryce RD over Jefferson Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2022.

How much traffic does FAS 326 Bryce RD over Jefferson Creek carry?

About 475 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is FAS 326 Bryce RD over Jefferson Creek?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 326 Bryce RD over Jefferson Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.