US Bridges

FAS 376-CH 7 over Indian Creek

Fair

Stark County, Illinois · NE-20-T12NR6E · Structure no. 088320700000000

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
150 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 376-CH 7 over Indian Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 376-CH 7 over Indian Creek in Stark County, Illinois. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 455 by 2046. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 376-CH 7
CrossesIndian Creek
LocationNE-20-T12NR6E
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyStark County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.01866, -89.83586
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.8 US tons
Inventory rating22.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2023)
Projected traffic455 by 2046
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 376-CH 7 over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 376-CH 7 over Indian 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 2022.

How much traffic does FAS 376-CH 7 over Indian Creek carry?

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

How long is FAS 376-CH 7 over Indian Creek?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 376-CH 7 over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.