FAP-821 (ILL-15) over Shoe Creek
FairWayne County, Illinois · Ncl Wayne City · Structure no. 096000100000000
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old, rebuilt 1997
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 144 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,500
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAP-821 (ILL-15) over Shoe Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP-821 (ILL-15) over Shoe Creek in Wayne County, Illinois. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 67 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 3,500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,264 by 2046. The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 54.1 mi (87 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAP-821 (ILL-15) over Shoe Creek built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.
What condition is FAP-821 (ILL-15) over Shoe 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does FAP-821 (ILL-15) over Shoe Creek carry?
About 3,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is FAP-821 (ILL-15) over Shoe Creek?
The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns FAP-821 (ILL-15) over Shoe Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.