FAS 2869/IL37 over Dodds Creek
FairJefferson County, Illinois · 3.5 MI S Il 148 · Structure no. 041010500000000
- Built
- 2002
- 23 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2021
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 115 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,150
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAS 2869/IL37 over Dodds Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 2869/IL37 over Dodds Creek in Jefferson County, Illinois. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 4,150 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,343 by 2046. The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAS 2869/IL37 over Dodds Creek built?
It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAS 2869/IL37 over Dodds 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 February 2021.
How much traffic does FAS 2869/IL37 over Dodds Creek carry?
About 4,150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is FAS 2869/IL37 over Dodds Creek?
The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns FAS 2869/IL37 over Dodds Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.