US Bridges

Ch 22 FAS 473 over Waterway

Good

Livingston County, Illinois · 3 MI N Cropsey · Structure no. 053500100000000

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ch 22 FAS 473 over Waterway is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Ch 22 FAS 473 over Waterway in Livingston County, Illinois. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 62% of them trucks, projected to reach 152 by 2046. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCh 22 FAS 473
CrossesWaterway
Location3 MI N Cropsey
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.64658, -88.48196
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating21.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 15
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2023)
Projected traffic152 by 2046
Trucks62%
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 22 FAS 473 over Waterway built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ch 22 FAS 473 over Waterway 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Ch 22 FAS 473 over Waterway carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 62% are trucks.

How long is Ch 22 FAS 473 over Waterway?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Ch 22 FAS 473 over Waterway?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.