US Bridges

FAP-823 (ILL-15) over Pond Creek

Good

Wayne County, Illinois · 1.5 MI E Fairfield · Structure no. 096006400000000

Built
1984
41 years old, rebuilt 2024
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
73 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,900
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP-823 (ILL-15) over Pond Creek is a concrete slab carrying FAP-823 (ILL-15) over Pond Creek in Wayne County, Illinois. It was built in 1984 and reconstructed in 2024, so it is 41 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 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 3,900 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,927 by 2046. The structure is 73 ft (22.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 54.1 mi (87 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP-823 (ILL-15)
CrossesPond Creek
Location1.5 MI E Fairfield
RouteState Highway 15
CountyWayne County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.37909, -88.32285
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.3 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length73 ft (22.4 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,900 (2023)
Projected traffic3,927 by 2046
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed54.1 mi (87 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$367,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP-823 (ILL-15) over Pond Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2024.

What condition is FAP-823 (ILL-15) over Pond 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does FAP-823 (ILL-15) over Pond Creek carry?

About 3,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is FAP-823 (ILL-15) over Pond Creek?

The structure is 73 ft (22.4 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns FAP-823 (ILL-15) over Pond Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.