FAS 452-CH 2 over Spoon River
PoorFulton County, Illinois · At Bernadotte · Structure no. 029321500000000
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 439 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 375
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAS 452-CH 2 over Spoon River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 452-CH 2 over Spoon River in Fulton County, Illinois. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 375 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 379 by 2046. The structure is 439 ft (133.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 452-CH 2 over Spoon River built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAS 452-CH 2 over Spoon River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.
How much traffic does FAS 452-CH 2 over Spoon River carry?
About 375 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is FAS 452-CH 2 over Spoon River?
The structure is 439 ft (133.8 m) long with a longest span of 122 ft (37.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns FAS 452-CH 2 over Spoon River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.