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FAP-821 (ILL-15) over Rayse Creek

Fair

Jefferson County, Illinois · 3.2 MI E Wash CO LN · Structure no. 041010300000000

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
140 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 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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 6 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 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 35 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
Location3.2 MI E Wash CO LN
RouteState Highway 15
CountyJefferson County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.30744, -89.08724
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 rating79.3 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 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 1996, making it 29 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 September 2021.

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 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.