US Bridges

FAS709(CH19) over Little Bishop CR

Good

Effingham County, Illinois · 1 MI S Elliottstown · Structure no. 025321900000000

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
82 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
575
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS709(CH19) over Little Bishop CR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAS709(CH19) over Little Bishop CR in Effingham County, Illinois. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 575 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 583 by 2046. The structure is 82 ft (24.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesFAS709(CH19)
CrossesLittle Bishop CR
Location1 MI S Elliottstown
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.98641, -88.45562
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 rating61.8 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length82 ft (24.9 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic575 (2023)
Projected traffic583 by 2046
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 FAS709(CH19) over Little Bishop CR built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS709(CH19) over Little Bishop CR 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 November 2021.

How much traffic does FAS709(CH19) over Little Bishop CR carry?

About 575 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAS709(CH19) over Little Bishop CR?

The structure is 82 ft (24.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FAS709(CH19) over Little Bishop CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.