US Bridges

CO HWY 32 FAS 1348 over Short Point CR

Fair

Livingston County, Illinois · 2 MI NW Flanagan · Structure no. 053304000000000

Built
1927
98 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
350
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO HWY 32 FAS 1348 over Short Point CR is a concrete slab carrying CO HWY 32 FAS 1348 over Short Point CR in Livingston County, Illinois. It was built in 1927, so it is 98 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 404 by 2046. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCO HWY 32 FAS 1348
CrossesShort Point CR
Location2 MI NW Flanagan
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLivingston County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.89954, -88.88799
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2023)
Projected traffic404 by 2046
Trucks6%
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 CO HWY 32 FAS 1348 over Short Point CR built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO HWY 32 FAS 1348 over Short Point 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does CO HWY 32 FAS 1348 over Short Point CR carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is CO HWY 32 FAS 1348 over Short Point CR?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns CO HWY 32 FAS 1348 over Short Point CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.