US Bridges

FAS-1801 over Bonpas Creek

Good

Richland County, Illinois · 1.75 MI W Berryville · Structure no. 080302000000000

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
133 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS-1801 over Bonpas Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAS-1801 over Bonpas Creek in Richland County, Illinois. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 years old, older 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 202 by 2046. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesFAS-1801
CrossesBonpas Creek
Location1.75 MI W Berryville
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.59953, -87.96126
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating90.4 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length133 ft (40.5 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2022)
Projected traffic202 by 2046
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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-1801 over Bonpas Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS-1801 over Bonpas 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does FAS-1801 over Bonpas Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is FAS-1801 over Bonpas Creek?

The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns FAS-1801 over Bonpas Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.