US Bridges

FAS 1745 Ch. 9 over Shoal Cr.

Fair

Bond County, Illinois · 0.50 MI W Panama Il. · Structure no. 003303100000000

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
370 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
375
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 1745 Ch. 9 over Shoal Cr. is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 1745 Ch. 9 over Shoal Cr. in Bond County, Illinois. It was built in 1976, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 375 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 379 by 2046. The structure is 370 ft (112.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 1745 Ch. 9
CrossesShoal Cr.
Location0.50 MI W Panama Il.
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBond County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.02628, -89.54114
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.3 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length370 ft (112.8 m)
Longest span143 ft (43.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic375 (2020)
Projected traffic379 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 FAS 1745 Ch. 9 over Shoal Cr. built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 1745 Ch. 9 over Shoal Cr. 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 1745 Ch. 9 over Shoal Cr. carry?

About 375 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 1745 Ch. 9 over Shoal Cr.?

The structure is 370 ft (112.8 m) long with a longest span of 143 ft (43.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 1745 Ch. 9 over Shoal Cr.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.