FAS 749 over Otter Creek
FairJersey County, Illinois · 2.2 MI N Il Rt 3 · Structure no. 042300700000000
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 115 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 900
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAS 749 over Otter Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 749 over Otter Creek in Jersey County, Illinois. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 900 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,111 by 2046. The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAS 749 over Otter Creek built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAS 749 over Otter 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 749 over Otter Creek carry?
About 900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is FAS 749 over Otter Creek?
The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns FAS 749 over Otter Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.