FAU 7403(CH 30) over Finley Creek
PoorMacon County, Illinois · In Mt Zion · Structure no. 058320500000000
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 132 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,300
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAU 7403(CH 30) over Finley Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAU 7403(CH 30) over Finley Creek in Macon County, Illinois. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 6,300 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,909 by 2046. The structure is 132 ft (40.3 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAU 7403(CH 30) over Finley Creek built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAU 7403(CH 30) over Finley 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does FAU 7403(CH 30) over Finley Creek carry?
About 6,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is FAU 7403(CH 30) over Finley Creek?
The structure is 132 ft (40.3 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns FAU 7403(CH 30) over Finley Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.