US Bridges

FAS-705 over Trib Pond Grove Ck

Fair

Jasper County, Illinois · 1.3 MI S Ste Marie · Structure no. 040300500000000

Built
1916
109 years old, rebuilt 1963
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,400
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS-705 over Trib Pond Grove Ck is a concrete slab carrying FAS-705 over Trib Pond Grove Ck in Jasper County, Illinois. It was built in 1916 and reconstructed in 1963, so it is 109 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 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,428 by 2046. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesFAS-705
CrossesTrib Pond Grove Ck
Location1.3 MI S Ste Marie
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.90642, -88.03819
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating38.3 US tons
Inventory rating18.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,400 (2021)
Projected traffic1,428 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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-705 over Trib Pond Grove Ck built?

It was built in 1916, making it 109 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1963.

What condition is FAS-705 over Trib Pond Grove Ck 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-705 over Trib Pond Grove Ck carry?

About 1,400 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FAS-705 over Trib Pond Grove Ck?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FAS-705 over Trib Pond Grove Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.