US Bridges

FAS-705 (CH-9) over Pond Grove Creek

Good

Jasper County, Illinois · 2.8 MI S Ste Marie · Structure no. 040320600000000

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
107 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,400
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS-705 (CH-9) over Pond Grove Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAS-705 (CH-9) over Pond Grove Creek in Jasper County, Illinois. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,428 by 2046. The structure is 107 ft (32.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS-705 (CH-9)
CrossesPond Grove Creek
Location2.8 MI S Ste Marie
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJasper County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.88469, -88.03821
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 alignment9: Superior 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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length107 ft (32.5 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,400 (2021)
Projected traffic1,428 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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-705 (CH-9) over Pond Grove Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS-705 (CH-9) over Pond Grove 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does FAS-705 (CH-9) over Pond Grove Creek carry?

About 1,400 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FAS-705 (CH-9) over Pond Grove Creek?

The structure is 107 ft (32.5 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FAS-705 (CH-9) over Pond Grove Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.