US Bridges

FAS 441 - Ch 26 over E Fork Lamoine River

Fair

McDonough County, Illinois · NE-34-T4NR4W · Structure no. 055303100000000

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
400 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
175
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 441 - Ch 26 over E Fork Lamoine River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 441 - Ch 26 over E Fork Lamoine River in McDonough County, Illinois. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 175 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 177 by 2046. The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesFAS 441 - Ch 26
CrossesE Fork Lamoine River
LocationNE-34-T4NR4W
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.29357, -90.83648
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
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 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 rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length400 ft (121.9 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic175 (2021)
Projected traffic177 by 2046
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 441 - Ch 26 over E Fork Lamoine River built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 441 - Ch 26 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 441 - Ch 26 over E Fork Lamoine River carry?

About 175 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is FAS 441 - Ch 26 over E Fork Lamoine River?

The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 441 - Ch 26 over E Fork Lamoine River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.