US Bridges

FAP-849 (ILL-142) over Trib Rocky Branch

Good

Jefferson County, Illinois · 1.3MI SE Belle Rive · Structure no. 041004800000000

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
60 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,850
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP-849 (ILL-142) over Trib Rocky Branch is a concrete continuous slab carrying FAP-849 (ILL-142) over Trib Rocky Branch in Jefferson County, Illinois. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1990, 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 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 2,850 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,879 by 2046. The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

CarriesFAP-849 (ILL-142)
CrossesTrib Rocky Branch
Location1.3MI SE Belle Rive
RouteState Highway 142
Coordinates38.21637, -88.70934
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.2 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,850 (2023)
Projected traffic2,879 by 2046
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.3 mi (60 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP-849 (ILL-142) over Trib Rocky Branch built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is FAP-849 (ILL-142) over Trib Rocky Branch 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does FAP-849 (ILL-142) over Trib Rocky Branch carry?

About 2,850 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAP-849 (ILL-142) over Trib Rocky Branch?

The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns FAP-849 (ILL-142) over Trib Rocky Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.