FAS 509(CH 23) over Swank Creek
FairVermilion County, Illinois · In Indianola · Structure no. 092201300000000
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 31 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 850
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAS 509(CH 23) over Swank Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 509(CH 23) over Swank Creek in Vermilion County, Illinois. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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 6 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 31 ft (9.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAS 509(CH 23) over Swank Creek built?
It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAS 509(CH 23) over Swank 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 Swank Creek carry?
About 850 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is FAS 509(CH 23) over Swank Creek?
The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.8 m).
Who owns FAS 509(CH 23) over Swank Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.