FAS 1449-CH 23 over W Br Copperas CR
PoorFulton County, Illinois · S1/2-27-T7NR5E · Structure no. 029322500000000
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 50 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAS 1449-CH 23 over W Br Copperas CR is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying FAS 1449-CH 23 over W Br Copperas CR in Fulton County, Illinois. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, older 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 152 by 2046. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 1449-CH 23 over W Br Copperas CR built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAS 1449-CH 23 over W Br Copperas CR 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 1449-CH 23 over W Br Copperas CR carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is FAS 1449-CH 23 over W Br Copperas CR?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns FAS 1449-CH 23 over W Br Copperas CR?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.