FAS 1737 / Ch 9 over Solomon Creek
GoodMacoupin County, Illinois · .5 Mi. W. Hettick · Structure no. 059302400000000
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old, rebuilt 2012
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 152 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 300
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAS 1737 / Ch 9 over Solomon Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAS 1737 / Ch 9 over Solomon Creek in Macoupin County, Illinois. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 61 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 303 by 2046. The structure is 152 ft (46.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAS 1737 / Ch 9 over Solomon Creek built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.
What condition is FAS 1737 / Ch 9 over Solomon 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does FAS 1737 / Ch 9 over Solomon Creek carry?
About 300 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is FAS 1737 / Ch 9 over Solomon Creek?
The structure is 152 ft (46.4 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns FAS 1737 / Ch 9 over Solomon Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.