US Bridges

Witt West RD over Fawn Creek

Good

Montgomery County, Illinois · 4.3 MI W of Witt · Structure no. 068333200000000

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
81 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
275
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Witt West RD over Fawn Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Witt West RD over Fawn Creek in Montgomery County, Illinois. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 275 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 278 by 2046. The structure is 81 ft (24.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesWitt West RD
CrossesFawn Creek
Location4.3 MI W of Witt
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.26125, -89.42675
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length81 ft (24.8 m)
Longest span79 ft (24 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic275 (2020)
Projected traffic278 by 2046
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Witt West RD over Fawn Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Witt West RD over Fawn 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Witt West RD over Fawn Creek carry?

About 275 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is Witt West RD over Fawn Creek?

The structure is 81 ft (24.8 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Witt West RD over Fawn Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.