US Bridges

FAS 376-W Jersey R over Walnut Creek

Fair

Stark County, Illinois · SW-17-T12NR5E · Structure no. 088340700000000

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
264 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 376-W Jersey R over Walnut Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 376-W Jersey R over Walnut Creek in Stark County, Illinois. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 657 by 2046. The structure is 264 ft (80.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 376-W Jersey R
CrossesWalnut Creek
LocationSW-17-T12NR5E
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyStark County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.01843, -89.96277
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length264 ft (80.6 m)
Longest span108 ft (32.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2023)
Projected traffic657 by 2046
Trucks18%
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-W Jersey R over Walnut Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 376-W Jersey R over Walnut 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-W Jersey R over Walnut Creek carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is FAS 376-W Jersey R over Walnut Creek?

The structure is 264 ft (80.6 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 376-W Jersey R over Walnut Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.