FAS 868 over Ewing Ck
FairFranklin County, Illinois · 2.5M N Thompsonville · Structure no. 028326200000000
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old, rebuilt 1984
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 90 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,600
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAS 868 over Ewing Ck is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAS 868 over Ewing Ck in Franklin County, Illinois. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 88 years old, older 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 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,667 by 2046. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAS 868 over Ewing Ck built?
It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.
What condition is FAS 868 over Ewing Ck 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does FAS 868 over Ewing Ck carry?
About 1,600 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is FAS 868 over Ewing Ck?
The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns FAS 868 over Ewing Ck?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.