US Bridges

FAS 0923 over Clear Creek

Good

Union County, Illinois · 3.6M SE of Wolf Lake · Structure no. 091300000000000

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
180 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 0923 over Clear Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 0923 over Clear Creek in Union County, Illinois. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 400 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 404 by 2046. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesFAS 0923
CrossesClear Creek
Location3.6M SE of Wolf Lake
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.48434, -89.37679
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.1 US tons
Inventory rating31.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2020)
Projected traffic404 by 2046
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 0923 over Clear Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 0923 over Clear Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.

How much traffic does FAS 0923 over Clear Creek carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAS 0923 over Clear Creek?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 0923 over Clear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.