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FAP 316-IL 26 over Brush Creek

Fair

Stephenson County, Illinois · 1.7 MI S Orangeville · Structure no. 089006400000000

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
149 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,600
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 316-IL 26 over Brush Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 316-IL 26 over Brush Creek in Stephenson County, Illinois. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 4,600 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,949 by 2046. The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 316-IL 26
CrossesBrush Creek
Location1.7 MI S Orangeville
RouteState Highway 26
CountyStephenson County
StateIllinois
Coordinates42.44105, -89.63973
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.3 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length149 ft (45.4 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.6 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,600 (2023)
Projected traffic4,949 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 FAP 316-IL 26 over Brush Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 316-IL 26 over Brush 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 2021.

How much traffic does FAP 316-IL 26 over Brush Creek carry?

About 4,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FAP 316-IL 26 over Brush Creek?

The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.6 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 316-IL 26 over Brush Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.