US Bridges

FAS 359 Patton over Stream

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Ford County, Illinois · 520N 1900E · Structure no. 027336600000000

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
69 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
950
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 359 Patton over Stream is a concrete continuous slab carrying FAS 359 Patton over Stream in Ford County, Illinois. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 950 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 859 by 2046. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 359 Patton
CrossesStream
Location520N 1900E
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFord County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.47562, -88.09804
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating71.8 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic950 (2023)
Projected traffic859 by 2046
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 FAS 359 Patton over Stream built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 359 Patton over Stream 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 359 Patton over Stream carry?

About 950 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is FAS 359 Patton over Stream?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 359 Patton over Stream?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.