FAS 509(CH 23) over Fayette Creek
FairVermilion County, Illinois · 2 MI NE Indianola · Structure no. 092017000000000
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 97 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 850
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAS 509(CH 23) over Fayette Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying FAS 509(CH 23) over Fayette Creek in Vermilion County, Illinois. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 850 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 859 by 2046. The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAS 509(CH 23) over Fayette Creek built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAS 509(CH 23) over Fayette 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 Fayette Creek carry?
About 850 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is FAS 509(CH 23) over Fayette Creek?
The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns FAS 509(CH 23) over Fayette Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.