FAS 174/CH 9 over Pecumsagan Creek
PoorPosted for loadLaSalle County, Illinois · E 12th N 3225 · Structure no. 050300400000000
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 41 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAS 174/CH 9 over Pecumsagan Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying FAS 174/CH 9 over Pecumsagan Creek in LaSalle County, Illinois. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 152 by 2046. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 174/CH 9 over Pecumsagan Creek built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAS 174/CH 9 over Pecumsagan Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.
How much traffic does FAS 174/CH 9 over Pecumsagan Creek carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is FAS 174/CH 9 over Pecumsagan Creek?
The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns FAS 174/CH 9 over Pecumsagan Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.