US Bridges

FAS 746 over Trib of Macoupin Cre

Fair

Jersey County, Illinois · 3.7 MI W US 267 · Structure no. 042300300000000

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
53 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 746 over Trib of Macoupin Cre is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 746 over Trib of Macoupin Cre in Jersey County, Illinois. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 379 by 2046. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 746
CrossesTrib of Macoupin Cre
Location3.7 MI W US 267
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJersey County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.18933, -90.21465
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating47.2 US tons
Inventory rating28.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2022)
Projected traffic379 by 2046
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 746 over Trib of Macoupin Cre built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 746 over Trib of Macoupin Cre 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 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 746 over Trib of Macoupin Cre carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is FAS 746 over Trib of Macoupin Cre?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 746 over Trib of Macoupin Cre?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.