FAS 209-CH 14 over Eliza Creek N.
PoorMercer County, Illinois · CTR-7-T15NR5W · Structure no. 066315500000000
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,150
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAS 209-CH 14 over Eliza Creek N. is a concrete tee beam carrying FAS 209-CH 14 over Eliza Creek N. in Mercer County, Illinois. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 3 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 1,150 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,465 by 2046. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 30 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 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 FAS 209-CH 14 over Eliza Creek N. built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAS 209-CH 14 over Eliza Creek N. 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does FAS 209-CH 14 over Eliza Creek N. carry?
About 1,150 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is FAS 209-CH 14 over Eliza Creek N.?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns FAS 209-CH 14 over Eliza Creek N.?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.