US Bridges

FAS 1803 Ch 17 over Beaver Pond Drain Dt

Fair

Lawrence County, Illinois · 3 MI E Pinkstaff · Structure no. 051303100000000

Built
1923
102 years old, rebuilt 1976
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
250
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 1803 Ch 17 over Beaver Pond Drain Dt is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 1803 Ch 17 over Beaver Pond Drain Dt in Lawrence County, Illinois. It was built in 1923 and reconstructed in 1976, so it is 102 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 5 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 455 by 2046. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesFAS 1803 Ch 17
CrossesBeaver Pond Drain Dt
Location3 MI E Pinkstaff
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.78432, -87.61249
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2022)
Projected traffic455 by 2046
Trucks15%
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

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 1803 Ch 17 over Beaver Pond Drain Dt built?

It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1976.

What condition is FAS 1803 Ch 17 over Beaver Pond Drain Dt 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 2025.

How much traffic does FAS 1803 Ch 17 over Beaver Pond Drain Dt carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is FAS 1803 Ch 17 over Beaver Pond Drain Dt?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 1803 Ch 17 over Beaver Pond Drain Dt?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.