US Bridges

Barns School Rd-Tr over S Fk Shaw CR

Good

Fulton County, Illinois · NE-8-T6NR1E · Structure no. 029404900000000

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
86 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Barns School Rd-Tr over S Fk Shaw CR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Barns School Rd-Tr over S Fk Shaw CR in Fulton County, Illinois. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2046. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 27 ft wide.

CarriesBarns School Rd-Tr
CrossesS Fk Shaw CR
LocationNE-8-T6NR1E
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.51936, -90.41063
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2020)
Projected traffic25 by 2046
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Barns School Rd-Tr over S Fk Shaw CR built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Barns School Rd-Tr over S Fk Shaw CR 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Barns School Rd-Tr over S Fk Shaw CR carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Barns School Rd-Tr over S Fk Shaw CR?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Barns School Rd-Tr over S Fk Shaw CR?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.