US Bridges

FAS 515 Base Line over Stream

Fair

Ford County, Illinois · 2620E 00N · Structure no. 027344000000000

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 515 Base Line over Stream is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAS 515 Base Line over Stream in Ford 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 202 by 2046. The structure is 54 ft (16.6 m) long and 30 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesFAS 515 Base Line
CrossesStream
Location2620E 00N
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFord County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.39914, -87.96492
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length54 ft (16.6 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2021)
Projected traffic202 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 FAS 515 Base Line over Stream built?

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

What condition is FAS 515 Base Line over Stream 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 515 Base Line over Stream carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 515 Base Line over Stream?

The structure is 54 ft (16.6 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 515 Base Line over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.