US Bridges

FAS 399 - Ch 26 over Trib to Cedar Fork

Fair

Knox County, Illinois · E.CTR-7-T10NR1E · Structure no. 048327600000000

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
725
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 399 - Ch 26 over Trib to Cedar Fork is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAS 399 - Ch 26 over Trib to Cedar Fork in Knox County, Illinois. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 725 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 758 by 2046. The structure is 52 ft (15.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFAS 399 - Ch 26
CrossesTrib to Cedar Fork
LocationE.CTR-7-T10NR1E
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.86732, -90.42476
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.7 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic725 (2022)
Projected traffic758 by 2046
Trucks8%
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 399 - Ch 26 over Trib to Cedar Fork built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 399 - Ch 26 over Trib to Cedar Fork 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 2025.

How much traffic does FAS 399 - Ch 26 over Trib to Cedar Fork carry?

About 725 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is FAS 399 - Ch 26 over Trib to Cedar Fork?

The structure is 52 ft (15.7 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 399 - Ch 26 over Trib to Cedar Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.