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FAP 749(IL 133) over Kaskaskia River

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Douglas County, Illinois · E of Chesterville · Structure no. 021005900000000

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
330 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,950
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 749(IL 133) over Kaskaskia River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 749(IL 133) over Kaskaskia River in Douglas 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 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 3,950 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,950 by 2046. The structure is 330 ft (100.6 m) long and 43 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesFAP 749(IL 133)
CrossesKaskaskia River
LocationE of Chesterville
RouteState Highway 133
CountyDouglas County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.70288, -88.38721
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating71.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length330 ft (100.6 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,950 (2023)
Projected traffic3,950 by 2046
Trucks13%
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 749(IL 133) over Kaskaskia River built?

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

What condition is FAP 749(IL 133) over Kaskaskia River 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does FAP 749(IL 133) over Kaskaskia River carry?

About 3,950 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is FAP 749(IL 133) over Kaskaskia River?

The structure is 330 ft (100.6 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 749(IL 133) over Kaskaskia River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.