US Bridges

FAS 243 over Green River

Good

Bureau County, Illinois · .5 M SE New Bedford · Structure no. 006308100000000

Built
1948
77 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Good
inspected March 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
168 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
325
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 243 over Green River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 243 over Green River in Bureau County, Illinois. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 77 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 325 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 328 by 2046. The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 243
CrossesGreen River
Location.5 M SE New Bedford
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBureau County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.50161, -89.71229
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length168 ft (51.2 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic325 (2020)
Projected traffic328 by 2046
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$315,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 243 over Green River built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is FAS 243 over Green River 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 March 2021.

How much traffic does FAS 243 over Green River carry?

About 325 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is FAS 243 over Green River?

The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 243 over Green River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.