US Bridges

FAS 343 CH-3 over Creek

Fair

Livingston County, Illinois · 2.6 MI N of Chatswth · Structure no. 053300400000000

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
575
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 343 CH-3 over Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAS 343 CH-3 over Creek in Livingston County, Illinois. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 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 5 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 575 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 556 by 2046. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 343 CH-3
CrossesCreek
Location2.6 MI N of Chatswth
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLivingston County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.79856, -88.29782
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic575 (2023)
Projected traffic556 by 2046
Trucks17%
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 CH-3 over Creek built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 343 CH-3 over 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 343 CH-3 over Creek carry?

About 575 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is FAS 343 CH-3 over Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 343 CH-3 over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.