US Bridges

FAS 2711 Ch 10 over Fox River

Fair

Jasper County, Illinois · 1.5 N.W. W Liberty · Structure no. 040302200000000

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
175
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 2711 Ch 10 over Fox River is a concrete tee beam carrying FAS 2711 Ch 10 over Fox River in Jasper County, Illinois. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 6 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 175 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 179 by 2046. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 2711 Ch 10
CrossesFox River
Location1.5 N.W. W Liberty
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJasper County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.86261, -88.11298
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic175 (2021)
Projected traffic179 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 2711 Ch 10 over Fox River built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 2711 Ch 10 over Fox River 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 2711 Ch 10 over Fox River carry?

About 175 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FAS 2711 Ch 10 over Fox River?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 2711 Ch 10 over Fox River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.