US Bridges

FAS 1425 over Trib of W Fk Bear CR

Good

Hancock County, Illinois · 2 MI SE Elvaston · Structure no. 034500700000000

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2022
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
101 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
325
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 1425 over Trib of W Fk Bear CR is a concrete channel beam carrying FAS 1425 over Trib of W Fk Bear CR in Hancock County, Illinois. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 325 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 455 by 2046. The structure is 101 ft (30.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesFAS 1425
CrossesTrib of W Fk Bear CR
Location2 MI SE Elvaston
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.38204, -91.19802
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2022
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.3 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length101 ft (30.7 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic325 (2023)
Projected traffic455 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
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 FAS 1425 over Trib of W Fk Bear CR built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 1425 over Trib of W Fk Bear 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 April 2022.

How much traffic does FAS 1425 over Trib of W Fk Bear CR carry?

About 325 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FAS 1425 over Trib of W Fk Bear CR?

The structure is 101 ft (30.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 1425 over Trib of W Fk Bear CR?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.