US Bridges

FAS-2055 (CH-28) over Ida Creek

Poor

Livingston County, Illinois · 2390 N 1050 E · Structure no. 053304700000000

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
76 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS-2055 (CH-28) over Ida Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying FAS-2055 (CH-28) over Ida Creek in Livingston County, Illinois. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 455 by 2046. The structure is 76 ft (23.1 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-2055 (CH-28)
CrossesIda Creek
Location2390 N 1050 E
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLivingston County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.97362, -88.72955
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.4 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length76 ft (23.1 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2023)
Projected traffic455 by 2046
Trucks10%
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-2055 (CH-28) over Ida Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS-2055 (CH-28) over Ida 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does FAS-2055 (CH-28) over Ida Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FAS-2055 (CH-28) over Ida Creek?

The structure is 76 ft (23.1 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FAS-2055 (CH-28) over Ida Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.