US Bridges

FAS 343 Campus RD over Broughton Creek

Poor

Livingston County, Illinois · 3.7 M So of RTE 17 · Structure no. 053010200000000

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
66 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
900
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 343 Campus RD over Broughton Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying FAS 343 Campus RD over Broughton Creek in Livingston County, Illinois. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 4 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.

It carries about 900 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 909 by 2046. The structure is 66 ft (20.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 343 Campus RD
CrossesBroughton Creek
Location3.7 M So of RTE 17
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLivingston County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.04203, -88.30639
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 15
Structure length66 ft (20.2 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic900 (2023)
Projected traffic909 by 2046
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 FAS 343 Campus RD over Broughton Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 343 Campus RD over Broughton 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 343 Campus RD over Broughton Creek carry?

About 900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is FAS 343 Campus RD over Broughton Creek?

The structure is 66 ft (20.2 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 343 Campus RD over Broughton Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.