US Bridges

Ch 8(FAS 659) over Jonathan Creek

Fair

Moultrie County, Illinois · 3 MI S of Cadwell · Structure no. 070004100000000

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,100
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ch 8(FAS 659) over Jonathan Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ch 8(FAS 659) over Jonathan Creek in Moultrie 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 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 2,100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,205 by 2046. The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCh 8(FAS 659)
CrossesJonathan Creek
Location3 MI S of Cadwell
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMoultrie County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.65405, -88.52859
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length61 ft (18.7 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,100 (2020)
Projected traffic2,205 by 2046
Trucks10%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Ch 8(FAS 659) over Jonathan Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ch 8(FAS 659) over Jonathan 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Ch 8(FAS 659) over Jonathan Creek carry?

About 2,100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Ch 8(FAS 659) over Jonathan Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Ch 8(FAS 659) over Jonathan Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.