US Bridges

FAS-407 (CH-8) over Swan Creek

Good

Warren County, Illinois · SW-13-T8NR1W · Structure no. 094304000000000

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
172 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
225
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS-407 (CH-8) over Swan Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAS-407 (CH-8) over Swan Creek in Warren County, Illinois. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 225 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 227 by 2046. The structure is 172 ft (52.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFAS-407 (CH-8)
CrossesSwan Creek
LocationSW-13-T8NR1W
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.67326, -90.46361
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length172 ft (52.3 m)
Longest span69 ft (20.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic225 (2021)
Projected traffic227 by 2046
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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-407 (CH-8) over Swan Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS-407 (CH-8) over Swan 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 FAS-407 (CH-8) over Swan Creek carry?

About 225 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is FAS-407 (CH-8) over Swan Creek?

The structure is 172 ft (52.3 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (20.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FAS-407 (CH-8) over Swan Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.