US Bridges

Ch 22 FAS 473 over Indian Creek

Good

Livingston County, Illinois · 2.5 MI W of Strawn · Structure no. 053303600000000

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Good
inspected October 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ch 22 FAS 473 over Indian Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ch 22 FAS 473 over Indian Creek in Livingston County, Illinois. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 62 years old, older 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 62% of them trucks, projected to reach 152 by 2046. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCh 22 FAS 473
CrossesIndian Creek
Location2.5 MI W of Strawn
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.64666, -88.44626
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2023)
Projected traffic152 by 2046
Trucks62%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 473 over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is Ch 22 FAS 473 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 October 2021.

How much traffic does Ch 22 FAS 473 over Indian Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 62% are trucks.

How long is Ch 22 FAS 473 over Indian Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Ch 22 FAS 473 over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.