US Bridges

Ch 1 over FAI-180

Good

Bureau County, Illinois · 0.17 MI N of Ill 26 · Structure no. 078002200000000

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
252 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ch 1 over FAI-180 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ch 1 over FAI-180 in Bureau County, Illinois. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 312 by 2046. The structure is 252 ft (76.7 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCh 1
CrossesFAI-180
Location0.17 MI N of Ill 26
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.25898, -89.33983
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length252 ft (76.7 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck16 ft (4.9 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2023)
Projected traffic312 by 2046
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
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 Ch 1 over FAI-180 built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ch 1 over FAI-180 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Ch 1 over FAI-180 carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Ch 1 over FAI-180?

The structure is 252 ft (76.7 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Ch 1 over FAI-180?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.