FAS-2820 over Bear Creek
FairWayne County, Illinois · 4 MI NW Rinard · Structure no. 096302500000000
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 111 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 900
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAS-2820 over Bear Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying FAS-2820 over Bear Creek in Wayne County, Illinois. It was built in 1958, 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 5 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 900 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,173 by 2046. The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAS-2820 over Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAS-2820 over Bear 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does FAS-2820 over Bear Creek carry?
About 900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is FAS-2820 over Bear Creek?
The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns FAS-2820 over Bear Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.