FAS-830 (CH-17) over Auxier Creek
FairJefferson County, Illinois · 0.9 MI N Belle Rive · Structure no. 041362200000000
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 111 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,600
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAS-830 (CH-17) over Auxier Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAS-830 (CH-17) over Auxier Creek in Jefferson County, Illinois. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,616 by 2046. The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAS-830 (CH-17) over Auxier Creek built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAS-830 (CH-17) over Auxier 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does FAS-830 (CH-17) over Auxier Creek carry?
About 1,600 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is FAS-830 (CH-17) over Auxier Creek?
The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns FAS-830 (CH-17) over Auxier Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.