US Bridges

FAP 760 (il 48) over Clinton Lake

Fair

De Witt County, Illinois · 4 MI N of Weldon · Structure no. 020004500000000

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
230 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,100
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 760 (il 48) over Clinton Lake is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 760 (il 48) over Clinton Lake in De Witt County, Illinois. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older 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 5 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 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,100 by 2045. The structure is 230 ft (70 m) long and 46 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesFAP 760 (il 48)
CrossesClinton Lake
Location4 MI N of Weldon
RouteState Highway 48
CountyDe Witt County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.18878, -88.74486
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length230 ft (70 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.3 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2023)
Projected traffic1,100 by 2045
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 760 (il 48) over Clinton Lake built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 760 (il 48) over Clinton Lake 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 760 (il 48) over Clinton Lake carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is FAP 760 (il 48) over Clinton Lake?

The structure is 230 ft (70 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 760 (il 48) over Clinton Lake?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.