US Bridges

FAS 902-CH 7 over Horshoe Creek

Fair

Saline County, Illinois · 3 Mile SW Equality · Structure no. 083315000000000

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
74 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 902-CH 7 over Horshoe Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying FAS 902-CH 7 over Horshoe 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 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 278 by 2046. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 902-CH 7
CrossesHorshoe Creek
Location3 Mile SW Equality
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySaline County
StateIllinois
Coordinates37.6985, -88.37571
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable 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 spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2023)
Projected traffic278 by 2046
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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-CH 7 over Horshoe Creek built?

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

What condition is FAS 902-CH 7 over Horshoe 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 902-CH 7 over Horshoe Creek carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is FAS 902-CH 7 over Horshoe Creek?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 902-CH 7 over Horshoe Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.