US Bridges

FAS 1746 (ch 1) over Burlington North R R

PoorPosted for load

Bond County, Illinois · 3.75 M N Greenville · Structure no. 003990400000000

Built
1907
118 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
158 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
775
2020 count
Owner
Railroad
Railroad

About this bridge

FAS 1746 (ch 1) over Burlington North R R is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 1746 (ch 1) over Burlington North R R in Bond County, Illinois. It was built in 1907, so it is 118 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 775 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 783 by 2046. The structure is 158 ft (48.1 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesFAS 1746 (ch 1)
CrossesBurlington North R R
Location3.75 M N Greenville
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.94997, -89.39773
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating21.1 US tons
Inventory rating15.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1 (+10 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length158 ft (48.1 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic775 (2020)
Projected traffic783 by 2046
Trucks9%
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$177,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 1746 (ch 1) over Burlington North R R built?

It was built in 1907, making it 118 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 1746 (ch 1) over Burlington North R R in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 1746 (ch 1) over Burlington North R R carry?

About 775 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAS 1746 (ch 1) over Burlington North R R?

The structure is 158 ft (48.1 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 1746 (ch 1) over Burlington North R R?

It is owned by the Railroad.