US Bridges

FAS 509 (ch 23) over Fairview Creek

Fair

Vermilion County, Illinois · 2 MI W of Georgetown · Structure no. 092016900000000

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
57 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
525
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 509 (ch 23) over Fairview Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying FAS 509 (ch 23) over Fairview Creek in Vermilion County, Illinois. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 525 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 556 by 2046. The structure is 57 ft (17.3 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesFAS 509 (ch 23)
CrossesFairview Creek
Location2 MI W of Georgetown
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.9685, -87.68084
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length57 ft (17.3 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.4 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic525 (2024)
Projected traffic556 by 2046
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 FAS 509 (ch 23) over Fairview Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 509 (ch 23) over Fairview 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 509 (ch 23) over Fairview Creek carry?

About 525 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is FAS 509 (ch 23) over Fairview Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.3 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 509 (ch 23) over Fairview Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.