US Bridges

Ch 13 FAS 354 over Morehouse Cr.

Good

Livingston County, Illinois · 3 MI N Graymont · Structure no. 053302300000000

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2022
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
350
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ch 13 FAS 354 over Morehouse Cr. is a concrete frame carrying Ch 13 FAS 354 over Morehouse Cr. in Livingston County, Illinois. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 350 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 556 by 2046. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCh 13 FAS 354
CrossesMorehouse Cr.
Location3 MI N Graymont
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLivingston County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.9279, -88.77782
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2022
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.8 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2023)
Projected traffic556 by 2046
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Ch 13 FAS 354 over Morehouse Cr. built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ch 13 FAS 354 over Morehouse Cr. in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2022.

How much traffic does Ch 13 FAS 354 over Morehouse Cr. carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Ch 13 FAS 354 over Morehouse Cr.?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Ch 13 FAS 354 over Morehouse Cr.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.