US Bridges

FAP-821 (ILL-15) over Rayse Creek

Fair

Jefferson County, Illinois · 3.6 MI E Wash CO LN · Structure no. 041001900000000

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
155 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,750
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP-821 (ILL-15) over Rayse Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP-821 (ILL-15) over Rayse Creek in Jefferson County, Illinois. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 2,750 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,323 by 2046. The structure is 155 ft (47.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP-821 (ILL-15)
CrossesRayse Creek
Location3.6 MI E Wash CO LN
RouteState Highway 15
CountyJefferson County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.30741, -89.08053
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.7 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length155 ft (47.1 m)
Longest span59 ft (17.9 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,750 (2023)
Projected traffic2,323 by 2046
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.8 mi (64 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 FAP-821 (ILL-15) over Rayse Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP-821 (ILL-15) over Rayse 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does FAP-821 (ILL-15) over Rayse Creek carry?

About 2,750 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is FAP-821 (ILL-15) over Rayse Creek?

The structure is 155 ft (47.1 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns FAP-821 (ILL-15) over Rayse Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.