FAP 685 Ill 9 over Mississippi River
PoorHancock County, Illinois · Fort Madison Iowa · Structure no. 034990200000000
- Built
- 1927
- 98 years old, rebuilt 1980
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2009
- Type
- Movable - Swing
- Steel
- Length
- 3,347 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,500
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Railroad
- Railroad
About this bridge
FAP 685 Ill 9 over Mississippi River is a steel movable - swing carrying FAP 685 Ill 9 over Mississippi River in Hancock County, Illinois. It was built in 1927 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 98 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 3 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 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,727 by 2046. The structure is 3,347 ft (1,020.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAP 685 Ill 9 over Mississippi River built?
It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.
What condition is FAP 685 Ill 9 over Mississippi 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 September 2009.
How much traffic does FAP 685 Ill 9 over Mississippi River carry?
About 2,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is FAP 685 Ill 9 over Mississippi River?
The structure is 3,347 ft (1,020.2 m) long with a longest span of 525 ft (160 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns FAP 685 Ill 9 over Mississippi River?
It is owned by the Railroad.