FAS 253/CH 10 over Ill & Miss Canal
FairBureau County, Illinois · 1 MI N of Mineral · Structure no. 006592800000000
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 109 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 250
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAS 253/CH 10 over Ill & Miss Canal is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAS 253/CH 10 over Ill & Miss Canal in Bureau County, Illinois. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 253 by 2046. The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAS 253/CH 10 over Ill & Miss Canal built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAS 253/CH 10 over Ill & Miss Canal 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does FAS 253/CH 10 over Ill & Miss Canal carry?
About 250 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is FAS 253/CH 10 over Ill & Miss Canal?
The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns FAS 253/CH 10 over Ill & Miss Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.