US Bridges

Beckemeyer FAS 178 over Trib to Beaver Cr.

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Clinton County, Illinois · .75 N of Beckemeyer · Structure no. 014501000000000

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
52 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
450
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Beckemeyer FAS 178 over Trib to Beaver Cr. is a concrete culvert carrying Beckemeyer FAS 178 over Trib to Beaver Cr. in Clinton County, Illinois. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 450 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 495 by 2046. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesBeckemeyer FAS 178
CrossesTrib to Beaver Cr.
Location.75 N of Beckemeyer
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyClinton County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.62039, -89.43342
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
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2020)
Projected traffic495 by 2046
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Beckemeyer FAS 178 over Trib to Beaver Cr. built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Beckemeyer FAS 178 over Trib to Beaver Cr. 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Beckemeyer FAS 178 over Trib to Beaver Cr. carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Beckemeyer FAS 178 over Trib to Beaver Cr.?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Beckemeyer FAS 178 over Trib to Beaver Cr.?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.