US Bridges

FAS 932 - Ill 147 over Max CR

Fair

Johnson County, Illinois · 2.4 MI W of Simpson · Structure no. 044005400000000

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
97 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
650
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 932 - Ill 147 over Max CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 932 - Ill 147 over Max CR in Johnson County, Illinois. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 650 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 814 by 2046. The structure is 97 ft (29.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesFAS 932 - Ill 147
CrossesMax CR
Location2.4 MI W of Simpson
RouteState Highway 147
Coordinates37.45799, -88.80558
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.9 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length97 ft (29.7 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic650 (2023)
Projected traffic814 by 2046
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 FAS 932 - Ill 147 over Max CR built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 932 - Ill 147 over Max CR 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 932 - Ill 147 over Max CR carry?

About 650 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAS 932 - Ill 147 over Max CR?

The structure is 97 ft (29.7 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 932 - Ill 147 over Max CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.