US Bridges

FAU 7354(PERSHING over Spring Creek

Fair

Macon County, Illinois · 0.8 MI S Bearsdale · Structure no. 058335900000000

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,000
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 7354(PERSHING over Spring Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAU 7354(PERSHING over Spring Creek in Macon County, Illinois. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger 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 6 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,010 by 2046. The structure is 55 ft (16.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFAU 7354(PERSHING
CrossesSpring Creek
Location0.8 MI S Bearsdale
Coordinates39.88646, -89.01141
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length55 ft (16.9 m)
Longest span52 ft (16 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2020)
Projected traffic1,010 by 2046
Trucks6%
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

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 FAU 7354(PERSHING over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 7354(PERSHING over Spring 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does FAU 7354(PERSHING over Spring Creek carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FAU 7354(PERSHING over Spring Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.9 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (16 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 7354(PERSHING over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.