US Bridges

FAS 331(CH 10) over Fountain Creek

Poor

Vermilion County, Illinois · 1 MI N of East Lynn · Structure no. 092019700000000

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
82 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
275
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 331(CH 10) over Fountain Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAS 331(CH 10) over Fountain Creek in Vermilion County, Illinois. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 275 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 202 by 2046. The structure is 82 ft (25.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 331(CH 10)
CrossesFountain Creek
Location1 MI N of East Lynn
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyVermilion County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.48445, -87.80094
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length82 ft (25.1 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic275 (2024)
Projected traffic202 by 2046
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 331(CH 10) over Fountain Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 331(CH 10) over Fountain Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 331(CH 10) over Fountain Creek carry?

About 275 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is FAS 331(CH 10) over Fountain Creek?

The structure is 82 ft (25.1 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 331(CH 10) over Fountain Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.