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FAS-819 (CH-39) over Snow Creek

Fair

Jefferson County, Illinois · 2 MI W Dix · Structure no. 041320000000000

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
67 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,450
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS-819 (CH-39) over Snow Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying FAS-819 (CH-39) over Snow Creek in Jefferson County, Illinois. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 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 1,450 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,465 by 2046. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS-819 (CH-39)
CrossesSnow Creek
Location2 MI W Dix
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJefferson County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.43967, -88.99765
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating86.4 US tons
Inventory rating51.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,450 (2021)
Projected traffic1,465 by 2046
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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-819 (CH-39) over Snow Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS-819 (CH-39) over Snow 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does FAS-819 (CH-39) over Snow Creek carry?

About 1,450 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is FAS-819 (CH-39) over Snow Creek?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FAS-819 (CH-39) over Snow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.