FAS 746 over Dearcy Creek
FairJersey County, Illinois · 2.0 M E of Kane · Structure no. 042309200000000
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 119 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 250
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAS 746 over Dearcy Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAS 746 over Dearcy Creek in Jersey County, Illinois. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 101 by 2046. The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long and 24 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 | 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 746 over Dearcy Creek built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAS 746 over Dearcy 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does FAS 746 over Dearcy Creek carry?
About 250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is FAS 746 over Dearcy Creek?
The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns FAS 746 over Dearcy Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.