FAS 438 - Ch 21 over Drowning Fork
GoodMcDonough County, Illinois · S.CTR-4-T7NR1W · Structure no. 055306100000000
- Built
- 2003
- 22 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 112 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAS 438 - Ch 21 over Drowning Fork is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAS 438 - Ch 21 over Drowning Fork in McDonough County, Illinois. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 202 by 2046. The structure is 112 ft (34 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAS 438 - Ch 21 over Drowning Fork built?
It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAS 438 - Ch 21 over Drowning Fork 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does FAS 438 - Ch 21 over Drowning Fork carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is FAS 438 - Ch 21 over Drowning Fork?
The structure is 112 ft (34 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns FAS 438 - Ch 21 over Drowning Fork?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.