US Bridges

CH-47 (FAS-2203) over Creek

Fair

Rock Island County, Illinois · 3 MI East Port Byron · Structure no. 081501700000000

Built
1943
82 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CH-47 (FAS-2203) over Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying CH-47 (FAS-2203) over Creek in Rock Island County, Illinois. It was built in 1943, so it is 82 years old, older 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 6 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 505 by 2046. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesCH-47 (FAS-2203)
CrossesCreek
Location3 MI East Port Byron
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyRock Island County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.58732, -90.26768
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2020)
Projected traffic505 by 2046
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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-47 (FAS-2203) over Creek built?

It was built in 1943, making it 82 years old in 2025.

What condition is CH-47 (FAS-2203) over Creek 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 November 2022.

How much traffic does CH-47 (FAS-2203) over Creek carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is CH-47 (FAS-2203) over Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).

Who owns CH-47 (FAS-2203) over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.