Ch 5 FAS 236 over S Edwards River
GoodHenry County, Illinois · 1 MI N Galva · Structure no. 037322800000000
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old, rebuilt 2011
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 78 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,500
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ch 5 FAS 236 over S Edwards River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ch 5 FAS 236 over S Edwards River in Henry County, Illinois. It was built in 1977 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 48 years old, older 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,620 by 2046. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ch 5 FAS 236 over S Edwards River built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.
What condition is Ch 5 FAS 236 over S Edwards River 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does Ch 5 FAS 236 over S Edwards River carry?
About 1,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is Ch 5 FAS 236 over S Edwards River?
The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Ch 5 FAS 236 over S Edwards River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.