US Bridges

FAS 463 - 5th ST over Lost Creek

Fair

Tazewell County, Illinois · SE-22-T24NR4W · Structure no. 090304200000000

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,200
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 463 - 5th ST over Lost Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 463 - 5th ST over Lost Creek in Tazewell County, Illinois. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 5 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,919 by 2046. The structure is 58 ft (17.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 463 - 5th ST
CrossesLost Creek
LocationSE-22-T24NR4W
CountyTazewell County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.51506, -89.64498
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating44.3 US tons
Inventory rating20.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length58 ft (17.6 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.9 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2023)
Projected traffic1,919 by 2046
Trucks3%
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

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$261,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 463 - 5th ST over Lost Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 463 - 5th ST over Lost 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does FAS 463 - 5th ST over Lost Creek carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FAS 463 - 5th ST over Lost Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.6 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 463 - 5th ST over Lost Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.