US Bridges

FAS 1434 - Ch 11 over E Fork Lamoine River

FairPosted for load

McDonough County, Illinois · N.CTR-15-T5NR4W · Structure no. 055300600000000

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
239 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
450
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 1434 - Ch 11 over E Fork Lamoine River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 1434 - Ch 11 over E Fork Lamoine River in McDonough County, Illinois. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 450 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 455 by 2046. The structure is 239 ft (72.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFAS 1434 - Ch 11
CrossesE Fork Lamoine River
LocationN.CTR-15-T5NR4W
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.42733, -90.84018
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.6 US tons
Inventory rating20.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length239 ft (72.8 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2021)
Projected traffic455 by 2046
Trucks20%
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 1434 - Ch 11 over E Fork Lamoine River built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 1434 - Ch 11 over E Fork Lamoine River 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 1434 - Ch 11 over E Fork Lamoine River carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is FAS 1434 - Ch 11 over E Fork Lamoine River?

The structure is 239 ft (72.8 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 1434 - Ch 11 over E Fork Lamoine River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.