US Bridges

Ch 22 FAS 1270 over Indian Creek

Good

LaSalle County, Illinois · N 4510 E 1600 · Structure no. 050354700000000

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
152 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
225
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ch 22 FAS 1270 over Indian Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ch 22 FAS 1270 over Indian Creek in LaSalle County, Illinois. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 225 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 227 by 2046. The structure is 152 ft (46.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesCh 22 FAS 1270
CrossesIndian Creek
LocationN 4510 E 1600
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.53562, -88.85275
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length152 ft (46.2 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic225 (2020)
Projected traffic227 by 2046
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ch 22 FAS 1270 over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ch 22 FAS 1270 over Indian Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2021.

How much traffic does Ch 22 FAS 1270 over Indian Creek carry?

About 225 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Ch 22 FAS 1270 over Indian Creek?

The structure is 152 ft (46.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Ch 22 FAS 1270 over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.