US Bridges

Ava BLTP-FAS1918 over Pond Creek

Good

Jackson County, Illinois · SE 1/4 Sec 20-8-2 · Structure no. 039318900000000

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
67 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,550
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ava BLTP-FAS1918 over Pond Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ava BLTP-FAS1918 over Pond Creek in Jackson 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,550 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,232 by 2046. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesAva BLTP-FAS1918
CrossesPond Creek
LocationSE 1/4 Sec 20-8-2
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJackson County
StateIllinois
Coordinates37.80767, -89.34657
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,550 (2022)
Projected traffic3,232 by 2046
Trucks7%
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 Ava BLTP-FAS1918 over Pond Creek built?

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

What condition is Ava BLTP-FAS1918 over Pond 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 November 2022.

How much traffic does Ava BLTP-FAS1918 over Pond Creek carry?

About 2,550 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Ava BLTP-FAS1918 over Pond Creek?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Ava BLTP-FAS1918 over Pond Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.