US Bridges

FAS 417 - Ch 11 over N Branch Crooked CR

Good

McDonough County, Illinois · W.CTR-4-T7NR4W · Structure no. 055300200000000

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
325
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 417 - Ch 11 over N Branch Crooked CR is a concrete frame carrying FAS 417 - Ch 11 over N Branch Crooked CR in McDonough County, Illinois. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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 325 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 328 by 2046. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFAS 417 - Ch 11
CrossesN Branch Crooked CR
LocationW.CTR-4-T7NR4W
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.63061, -90.86599
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
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 rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic325 (2021)
Projected traffic328 by 2046
Trucks15%
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 FAS 417 - Ch 11 over N Branch Crooked CR built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 417 - Ch 11 over N Branch Crooked 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 417 - Ch 11 over N Branch Crooked CR carry?

About 325 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is FAS 417 - Ch 11 over N Branch Crooked CR?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 417 - Ch 11 over N Branch Crooked CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.