US Bridges

Ch 2/FAS 782 over Branch

Good

Bond County, Illinois · 2.0 MI W Keyesport · Structure no. 003304000000000

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
850
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ch 2/FAS 782 over Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Ch 2/FAS 782 over Branch in Bond County, Illinois. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 850 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 859 by 2046. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesCh 2/FAS 782
CrossesBranch
Location2.0 MI W Keyesport
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.74167, -89.31614
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic850 (2020)
Projected traffic859 by 2046
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 2/FAS 782 over Branch built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ch 2/FAS 782 over Branch 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Ch 2/FAS 782 over Branch carry?

About 850 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Ch 2/FAS 782 over Branch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Ch 2/FAS 782 over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.