FAS 1599 over Drainage Canal
PoorAdams County, Illinois · 2.2 MI E Meyer · Structure no. 001331000000000
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 82 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAS 1599 over Drainage Canal is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAS 1599 over Drainage Canal in Adams County, Illinois. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 4 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 35% of them trucks, projected to reach 202 by 2046. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAS 1599 over Drainage Canal built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAS 1599 over Drainage Canal 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 1599 over Drainage Canal carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 35% are trucks.
How long is FAS 1599 over Drainage Canal?
The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns FAS 1599 over Drainage Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.