FAS 211-CH 8 over Eliza Creek
FairMercer County, Illinois · SE-21-T15NR5W · Structure no. 066315000000000
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 97 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 75
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAS 211-CH 8 over Eliza Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAS 211-CH 8 over Eliza Creek in Mercer County, Illinois. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 years old, older 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 5 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 75 vehicles a day, roughly 71% of them trucks, projected to reach 101 by 2046. The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAS 211-CH 8 over Eliza Creek built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAS 211-CH 8 over Eliza 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does FAS 211-CH 8 over Eliza Creek carry?
About 75 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 71% are trucks.
How long is FAS 211-CH 8 over Eliza Creek?
The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns FAS 211-CH 8 over Eliza Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.