US Bridges

Ch 10/FAS 782 over Avery Branch

Fair

Bond County, Illinois · 3M S Mulberry Grove · Structure no. 003301300000000

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
475
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ch 10/FAS 782 over Avery Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ch 10/FAS 782 over Avery Branch in Bond County, Illinois. It was built in 1957, 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 475 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 480 by 2046. The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCh 10/FAS 782
CrossesAvery Branch
Location3M S Mulberry Grove
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBond County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.87495, -89.27523
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating54.2 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length43 ft (13 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic475 (2020)
Projected traffic480 by 2046
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Ch 10/FAS 782 over Avery Branch built?

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

What condition is Ch 10/FAS 782 over Avery Branch 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Ch 10/FAS 782 over Avery Branch carry?

About 475 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Ch 10/FAS 782 over Avery Branch?

The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Ch 10/FAS 782 over Avery Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.