US Bridges

FAS-1916 (CH-8) over Trib to Beaucoup CR

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Jackson County, Illinois · NW Corn Sec 23-7-2 · Structure no. 039315000000000

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,100
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS-1916 (CH-8) over Trib to Beaucoup CR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAS-1916 (CH-8) over Trib to Beaucoup CR in Jackson County, Illinois. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,616 by 2046. The structure is 57 ft (17.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS-1916 (CH-8)
CrossesTrib to Beaucoup CR
LocationNW Corn Sec 23-7-2
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJackson County
StateIllinois
Coordinates37.90761, -89.30033
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length57 ft (17.3 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2022)
Projected traffic1,616 by 2046
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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-1916 (CH-8) over Trib to Beaucoup CR built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS-1916 (CH-8) over Trib to Beaucoup 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does FAS-1916 (CH-8) over Trib to Beaucoup CR carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is FAS-1916 (CH-8) over Trib to Beaucoup CR?

The structure is 57 ft (17.3 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FAS-1916 (CH-8) over Trib to Beaucoup CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.