US Bridges

Albers Rd/Fas 785 over Grassy Branch

Poor

Clinton County, Illinois · 0.5 MI S of Albers · Structure no. 014510000000000

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
104 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,700
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Albers Rd/Fas 785 over Grassy Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying Albers Rd/Fas 785 over Grassy Branch in Clinton County, Illinois. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, older 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 3 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 2,700 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,970 by 2046. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesAlbers Rd/Fas 785
CrossesGrassy Branch
Location0.5 MI S of Albers
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyClinton County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.53703, -89.61235
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length104 ft (31.7 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,700 (2020)
Projected traffic2,970 by 2046
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 Albers Rd/Fas 785 over Grassy Branch built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Albers Rd/Fas 785 over Grassy Branch 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 2025.

How much traffic does Albers Rd/Fas 785 over Grassy Branch carry?

About 2,700 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Albers Rd/Fas 785 over Grassy Branch?

The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Albers Rd/Fas 785 over Grassy Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.