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FAS 902 over Eagle Creek

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Saline County, Illinois · 5 M SW Equality · Structure no. 083314300000000

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
122 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 902 over Eagle Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying FAS 902 over Eagle Creek in Saline County, Illinois. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 227 by 2046. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 902
CrossesEagle Creek
Location5 M SW Equality
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySaline County
StateIllinois
Coordinates37.65578, -88.37428
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2023)
Projected traffic227 by 2046
Trucks11%
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

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 902 over Eagle Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 902 over Eagle 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 November 2022.

How much traffic does FAS 902 over Eagle Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is FAS 902 over Eagle Creek?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 902 over Eagle Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.