US Bridges

FAS 1782 over Conrail RR

Fair

Bond County, Illinois · 1.6 M NW Dudleyville · Structure no. 003990100000000

Built
1943
82 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
141 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
800
2020 count
Owner
Railroad
Railroad

About this bridge

FAS 1782 over Conrail RR is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying FAS 1782 over Conrail RR in Bond County, Illinois. It was built in 1943, so it is 82 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 800 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 808 by 2046. The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 1782
CrossesConrail RR
Location1.6 M NW Dudleyville
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBond County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.85157, -89.45118
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
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
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length141 ft (43 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (2020)
Projected traffic808 by 2046
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerRailroad
Maintained byRailroad
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 1782 over Conrail RR built?

It was built in 1943, making it 82 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 1782 over Conrail RR 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 1782 over Conrail RR carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is FAS 1782 over Conrail RR?

The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 1782 over Conrail RR?

It is owned by the Railroad.