US Bridges

US 45(FAS 1671) over US 36(FAP 323)

Fair

Douglas County, Illinois · Tuscola · Structure no. 021006200000000

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
104 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 45(FAS 1671) over US 36(FAP 323) is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 45(FAS 1671) over US 36(FAP 323) in Douglas County, Illinois. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 years old, younger 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 6 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 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,525 by 2046. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 36 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS 45(FAS 1671)
CrossesUS 36(FAP 323)
LocationTuscola
RouteU.S. Route 45
CountyDouglas County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.79166, -88.29257
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.3 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length104 ft (31.7 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,500 (2023)
Projected traffic2,525 by 2046
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
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 US 45(FAS 1671) over US 36(FAP 323) built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 45(FAS 1671) over US 36(FAP 323) 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does US 45(FAS 1671) over US 36(FAP 323) carry?

About 2,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US 45(FAS 1671) over US 36(FAP 323)?

The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns US 45(FAS 1671) over US 36(FAP 323)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.