US Bridges

FAS-2789 (CH-18) over Icg RR

Poor

Clay County, Illinois · 4 MI NW Xenia · Structure no. 013319800000000

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
118 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS-2789 (CH-18) over Icg RR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAS-2789 (CH-18) over Icg RR in Clay County, Illinois. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 152 by 2046. The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS-2789 (CH-18)
CrossesIcg RR
Location4 MI NW Xenia
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyClay County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.69328, -88.69136
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.5 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length118 ft (36 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2021)
Projected traffic152 by 2046
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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-2789 (CH-18) over Icg RR built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS-2789 (CH-18) over Icg RR 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does FAS-2789 (CH-18) over Icg RR carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAS-2789 (CH-18) over Icg RR?

The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns FAS-2789 (CH-18) over Icg RR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.