US Bridges

FAS 2224 over BNSF RR

FairPosted for load

Henry County, Illinois · South of Orion · Structure no. 037991000000000

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
205 ft
13 main spans
Daily traffic
550
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 2224 over BNSF RR is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 2224 over BNSF RR in Henry County, Illinois. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 550 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 594 by 2046. The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 2224
CrossesBNSF RR
LocationSouth of Orion
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHenry County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.342, -90.37696
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating25 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans13
Design loadUnknown
Structure length205 ft (62.5 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic550 (2020)
Projected traffic594 by 2046
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$896,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 2224 over BNSF RR built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 2224 over BNSF RR 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does FAS 2224 over BNSF RR carry?

About 550 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FAS 2224 over BNSF RR?

The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 2224 over BNSF RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.