US Bridges

FAS-1808 (SBI-12) over Beaver Pond Ditch

Fair

Lawrence County, Illinois · 3.5 MI E Lawrencevil · Structure no. 051005500000000

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,450
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS-1808 (SBI-12) over Beaver Pond Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAS-1808 (SBI-12) over Beaver Pond Ditch in Lawrence County, Illinois. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 2,450 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,828 by 2046. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS-1808 (SBI-12)
CrossesBeaver Pond Ditch
Location3.5 MI E Lawrencevil
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLawrence County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.71051, -87.60965
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,450 (2023)
Projected traffic2,828 by 2046
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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-1808 (SBI-12) over Beaver Pond Ditch built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS-1808 (SBI-12) over Beaver Pond Ditch 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does FAS-1808 (SBI-12) over Beaver Pond Ditch carry?

About 2,450 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FAS-1808 (SBI-12) over Beaver Pond Ditch?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns FAS-1808 (SBI-12) over Beaver Pond Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.