US Bridges

CH44 FAS1336 over Spring Creek

Fair

Iroquois County, Illinois · .7MI E US45 on CH44 · Structure no. 038300300000000

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
91 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CH44 FAS1336 over Spring Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CH44 FAS1336 over Spring Creek in Iroquois County, Illinois. It was built in 1964, 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 303 by 2046. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCH44 FAS1336
CrossesSpring Creek
Location.7MI E US45 on CH44
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyIroquois County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.59046, -88.02715
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.7 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2022)
Projected traffic303 by 2046
Trucks14%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CH44 FAS1336 over Spring Creek built?

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

What condition is CH44 FAS1336 over Spring 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 CH44 FAS1336 over Spring Creek carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is CH44 FAS1336 over Spring Creek?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CH44 FAS1336 over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.