US Bridges

FAP-877 (ILL-141) over Bear Creek

Fair

White County, Illinois · .9 MI E US-45 JCT · Structure no. 097002700000000

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
180 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,250
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP-877 (ILL-141) over Bear Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP-877 (ILL-141) over Bear Creek in White County, Illinois. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 68 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 3,250 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,869 by 2046. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP-877 (ILL-141)
CrossesBear Creek
Location.9 MI E US-45 JCT
RouteState Highway 141
CountyWhite County
StateIllinois
Coordinates37.90891, -88.34057
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating55.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.9 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,250 (2023)
Projected traffic1,869 by 2046
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 FAP-877 (ILL-141) over Bear Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is FAP-877 (ILL-141) 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does FAP-877 (ILL-141) over Bear Creek carry?

About 3,250 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is FAP-877 (ILL-141) over Bear Creek?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns FAP-877 (ILL-141) over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.