FAS-789 (CH-3) over Coal Bank Creek
FairJefferson County, Illinois · 2 MI N Harmony · Structure no. 041362400000000
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 81 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 550
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAS-789 (CH-3) over Coal Bank Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAS-789 (CH-3) over Coal Bank Creek in Jefferson County, Illinois. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 550 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 556 by 2046. The structure is 81 ft (24.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAS-789 (CH-3) over Coal Bank Creek built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAS-789 (CH-3) over Coal Bank 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 2023.
How much traffic does FAS-789 (CH-3) over Coal Bank Creek carry?
About 550 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is FAS-789 (CH-3) over Coal Bank Creek?
The structure is 81 ft (24.8 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns FAS-789 (CH-3) over Coal Bank Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.