US Bridges

Ch 11(FAS 254) over Clear Creek

Good

Putnam County, Illinois · NE-9-T31NR1W · Structure no. 078311600000000

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
81 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
700
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ch 11(FAS 254) over Clear Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ch 11(FAS 254) over Clear Creek in Putnam County, Illinois. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 700 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 806 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).

Location

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CarriesCh 11(FAS 254)
CrossesClear Creek
LocationNE-9-T31NR1W
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPutnam County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.1768, -89.23369
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2022
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
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 traffic700 (2023)
Projected traffic806 by 2046
Trucks13%
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 Ch 11(FAS 254) over Clear Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ch 11(FAS 254) over Clear 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 July 2022.

How much traffic does Ch 11(FAS 254) over Clear Creek carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Ch 11(FAS 254) over Clear 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 Ch 11(FAS 254) over Clear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.