US Bridges

FAS 582 over Lamoine River

Poor

Brown County, Illinois · 1.5MI NE Cooperstown · Structure no. 005301100000000

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
239 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
175
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 582 over Lamoine River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAS 582 over Lamoine River in Brown County, Illinois. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 175 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 177 by 2046. The structure is 239 ft (72.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

CarriesFAS 582
CrossesLamoine River
Location1.5MI NE Cooperstown
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.97953, -90.58237
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating66.8 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length239 ft (72.8 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic175 (2019)
Projected traffic177 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 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 582 over Lamoine River built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 582 over Lamoine River 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 582 over Lamoine River carry?

About 175 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FAS 582 over Lamoine River?

The structure is 239 ft (72.8 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 582 over Lamoine River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.