US Bridges

Faus 9629 & 9637 over West End Creek

Good

Williamson County, Illinois · W Main & Court · Structure no. 100601600000000

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
19,100
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Faus 9629 & 9637 over West End Creek is a concrete frame carrying Faus 9629 & 9637 over West End Creek in Williamson County, Illinois. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 19,100 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,000 by 2046. The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long.

CarriesFaus 9629 & 9637
CrossesWest End Creek
LocationW Main & Court
RouteState Highway 37
Coordinates37.7305, -88.93263
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.2 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,100 (2023)
Projected traffic20,000 by 2046
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Faus 9629 & 9637 over West End Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Faus 9629 & 9637 over West End 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Faus 9629 & 9637 over West End Creek carry?

About 19,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Faus 9629 & 9637 over West End Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m).

Who owns Faus 9629 & 9637 over West End Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.