US Bridges

FAS 2803 over Bonpas Creek

Good

Richland County, Illinois · 2.5 MI E of Calhoun · Structure no. 080321500000000

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 2803 over Bonpas Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAS 2803 over Bonpas Creek in Richland 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 76 by 2046. The structure is 72 ft (21.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFAS 2803
CrossesBonpas Creek
Location2.5 MI E of Calhoun
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.65473, -87.98084
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length72 ft (21.8 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2022)
Projected traffic76 by 2046
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 2803 over Bonpas Creek built?

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

What condition is FAS 2803 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 2022.

How much traffic does FAS 2803 over Bonpas Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FAS 2803 over Bonpas Creek?

The structure is 72 ft (21.8 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 2803 over Bonpas Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.