US Bridges

FAP 840(IL 49) over Fast Creek

Good

Vermilion County, Illinois · S Edge of Rankin · Structure no. 092017400000000

Built
1978
47 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,100
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 840(IL 49) over Fast Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAP 840(IL 49) over Fast Creek in Vermilion County, Illinois. It was built in 1978 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 47 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 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,313 by 2046. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 840(IL 49)
CrossesFast Creek
LocationS Edge of Rankin
RouteState Highway 49
CountyVermilion County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.45596, -87.89635
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97.1 US tons
Inventory rating60.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2023)
Projected traffic1,313 by 2046
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 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 FAP 840(IL 49) over Fast Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is FAP 840(IL 49) over Fast 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does FAP 840(IL 49) over Fast Creek carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is FAP 840(IL 49) over Fast Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 840(IL 49) over Fast Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.