Schwarz Rd/Fau 889 over Unknown Creek
GoodMadison County, Illinois · .2 MI S. Schwarz · Structure no. 060670100000000
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2022
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 23 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 900
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Schwarz Rd/Fau 889 over Unknown Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Schwarz Rd/Fau 889 over Unknown Creek in Madison County, Illinois. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 900 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 963 by 2046. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Schwarz Rd/Fau 889 over Unknown Creek built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is Schwarz Rd/Fau 889 over Unknown 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 January 2022.
How much traffic does Schwarz Rd/Fau 889 over Unknown Creek carry?
About 900 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Schwarz Rd/Fau 889 over Unknown Creek?
The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).
Who owns Schwarz Rd/Fau 889 over Unknown Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.