US Bridges

US 45(FAS 1671) over Hayes Branch

Good

Douglas County, Illinois · 4.2 MI N of Tuscola · Structure no. 021001100000000

Built
1924
101 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Good
inspected January 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,050
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 45(FAS 1671) over Hayes Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 45(FAS 1671) over Hayes Branch in Douglas County, Illinois. It was built in 1924 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 101 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 3,050 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,283 by 2046. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 45(FAS 1671)
CrossesHayes Branch
Location4.2 MI N of Tuscola
RouteU.S. Route 45
CountyDouglas County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.85454, -88.29242
Functional classRural Major 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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.2 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,050 (2023)
Projected traffic3,283 by 2046
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 45(FAS 1671) over Hayes Branch built?

It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is US 45(FAS 1671) over Hayes Branch 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 January 2022.

How much traffic does US 45(FAS 1671) over Hayes Branch carry?

About 3,050 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US 45(FAS 1671) over Hayes Branch?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns US 45(FAS 1671) over Hayes Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.