FAS 2597 (ch 41) over Bluff Canal
GoodAdams County, Illinois · 2 MI W of Lima · Structure no. 001330500000000
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old, rebuilt 2012
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2020
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 126 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAS 2597 (ch 41) over Bluff Canal is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAS 2597 (ch 41) over Bluff Canal in Adams County, Illinois. It was built in 1976 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 49 years old, older 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 152 by 2046. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAS 2597 (ch 41) over Bluff Canal built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.
What condition is FAS 2597 (ch 41) over Bluff Canal 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 December 2020.
How much traffic does FAS 2597 (ch 41) over Bluff Canal carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is FAS 2597 (ch 41) over Bluff Canal?
The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns FAS 2597 (ch 41) over Bluff Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.