US Bridges

FAS 1421 - Ch 2 over Ellison CR

Fair

Henderson County, Illinois · E.CTR-10-T9NR4W · Structure no. 036303900000000

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
140 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 1421 - Ch 2 over Ellison CR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAS 1421 - Ch 2 over Ellison CR in Henderson County, Illinois. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, older 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 5 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 51 by 2046. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFAS 1421 - Ch 2
CrossesEllison CR
LocationE.CTR-10-T9NR4W
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.78635, -90.83133
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2021)
Projected traffic51 by 2046
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 1421 - Ch 2 over Ellison CR built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 1421 - Ch 2 over Ellison CR 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 1421 - Ch 2 over Ellison CR carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FAS 1421 - Ch 2 over Ellison CR?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 1421 - Ch 2 over Ellison CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.