Ch 5/FAS 857 over Horse Creek
FairMonroe County, Illinois · 2.5 N Amesch 5 · Structure no. 067313200000000
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 202 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 775
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ch 5/FAS 857 over Horse Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ch 5/FAS 857 over Horse Creek in Monroe County, Illinois. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 775 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 961 by 2046. The structure is 202 ft (61.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Ch 5/FAS 857 over Horse Creek built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ch 5/FAS 857 over Horse 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 Ch 5/FAS 857 over Horse Creek carry?
About 775 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Ch 5/FAS 857 over Horse Creek?
The structure is 202 ft (61.5 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Ch 5/FAS 857 over Horse Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.