FAS 1438 - Ch 14 over E Fork Lamoine River
FairMcDonough County, Illinois · CTR-34-T6NR3W · Structure no. 055302300000000
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 200 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 900
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAS 1438 - Ch 14 over E Fork Lamoine River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 1438 - Ch 14 over E Fork Lamoine River in McDonough County, Illinois. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 900 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 909 by 2046. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAS 1438 - Ch 14 over E Fork Lamoine River built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAS 1438 - Ch 14 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does FAS 1438 - Ch 14 over E Fork Lamoine River carry?
About 900 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is FAS 1438 - Ch 14 over E Fork Lamoine River?
The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns FAS 1438 - Ch 14 over E Fork Lamoine River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.