US Bridges

FAS 238(CH14) over Spring Cr.

Good

Henry County, Illinois · 6.5 Mi. NE Cambridge · Structure no. 037334900000000

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
104 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 238(CH14) over Spring Cr. is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAS 238(CH14) over Spring Cr. in Henry County, Illinois. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 216 by 2046. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 238(CH14)
CrossesSpring Cr.
Location6.5 Mi. NE Cambridge
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHenry County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.35333, -90.11491
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2021
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 rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length104 ft (31.7 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2023)
Projected traffic216 by 2046
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 238(CH14) over Spring Cr. built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 238(CH14) over Spring 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 November 2021.

How much traffic does FAS 238(CH14) over Spring Cr. carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is FAS 238(CH14) over Spring Cr.?

The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 238(CH14) over Spring Cr.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.