US Bridges

Ch 10/FAS 782 over Willow Branch

Fair

Bond County, Illinois · 4.75 S Mulberry Grov · Structure no. 003304200000000

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
400
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ch 10/FAS 782 over Willow Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ch 10/FAS 782 over Willow Branch in Bond County, Illinois. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 404 by 2046. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesCh 10/FAS 782
CrossesWillow Branch
Location4.75 S Mulberry Grov
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBond County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.848, -89.27424
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2020)
Projected traffic404 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 Willow Branch built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ch 10/FAS 782 over Willow 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 January 2024.

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

About 400 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

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

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Ch 10/FAS 782 over Willow Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.