FAS-2821 over Martin Creek
PoorWayne County, Illinois · 0.5 MI W Geff · Structure no. 096335500000000
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 71 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 350
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAS-2821 over Martin Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAS-2821 over Martin Creek in Wayne County, Illinois. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 2 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 350 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 383 by 2046. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 28 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 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAS-2821 over Martin Creek built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAS-2821 over Martin Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.
How much traffic does FAS-2821 over Martin Creek carry?
About 350 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is FAS-2821 over Martin Creek?
The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns FAS-2821 over Martin Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.