US Bridges

FAP-853 (ILL-14) over Sullivan Branch

Fair

Hamilton County, Illinois · .8 MI E Frank CO LN · Structure no. 033003800000000

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
159 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,100
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP-853 (ILL-14) over Sullivan Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP-853 (ILL-14) over Sullivan Branch in Hamilton County, Illinois. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 2,100 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,818 by 2046. The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP-853 (ILL-14)
CrossesSullivan Branch
Location.8 MI E Frank CO LN
RouteState Highway 14
CountyHamilton County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.07519, -88.69176
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.7 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length159 ft (48.5 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,100 (2023)
Projected traffic1,818 by 2046
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 FAP-853 (ILL-14) over Sullivan Branch built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP-853 (ILL-14) over Sullivan Branch 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does FAP-853 (ILL-14) over Sullivan Branch carry?

About 2,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is FAP-853 (ILL-14) over Sullivan Branch?

The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns FAP-853 (ILL-14) over Sullivan Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.