US Bridges

FAS 538(CH 5) over Goose Creek Drain D

Fair

Piatt County, Illinois · 1.8 MI S of Deland · Structure no. 074326800000000

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
112 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,100
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 538(CH 5) over Goose Creek Drain D is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAS 538(CH 5) over Goose Creek Drain D in Piatt County, Illinois. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 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 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,111 by 2046. The structure is 112 ft (34 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFAS 538(CH 5)
CrossesGoose Creek Drain D
Location1.8 MI S of Deland
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.09409, -88.64524
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length112 ft (34 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2020)
Projected traffic1,111 by 2046
Trucks6%
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 FAS 538(CH 5) over Goose Creek Drain D built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 538(CH 5) over Goose Creek Drain D 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 538(CH 5) over Goose Creek Drain D carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FAS 538(CH 5) over Goose Creek Drain D?

The structure is 112 ft (34 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 538(CH 5) over Goose Creek Drain D?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.