US Bridges

FAS-209 (CH-11) over Copperas Creek

Good

Rock Island County, Illinois · 3.1 M S of Ill Rt 92 · Structure no. 081309100000000

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
209 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,600
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS-209 (CH-11) over Copperas Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS-209 (CH-11) over Copperas Creek in Rock Island County, Illinois. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,616 by 2046. The structure is 209 ft (63.6 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS-209 (CH-11)
CrossesCopperas Creek
Location3.1 M S of Ill Rt 92
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyRock Island County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.36246, -91.01579
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length209 ft (63.6 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,600 (2020)
Projected traffic1,616 by 2046
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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-209 (CH-11) over Copperas Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS-209 (CH-11) over Copperas 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does FAS-209 (CH-11) over Copperas Creek carry?

About 1,600 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is FAS-209 (CH-11) over Copperas Creek?

The structure is 209 ft (63.6 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns FAS-209 (CH-11) over Copperas Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.