US Bridges

FAS 482 Ch 36 over Timber CR

Fair

McLean County, Illinois · 0.5 Mie Funks Grove · Structure no. 057451800000000

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
125 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 482 Ch 36 over Timber CR is a concrete continuous slab carrying FAS 482 Ch 36 over Timber CR in McLean County, Illinois. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 76 by 2046. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 482 Ch 36
CrossesTimber CR
Location0.5 Mie Funks Grove
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMcLean County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.36254, -89.11082
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.8 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2024)
Projected traffic76 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 482 Ch 36 over Timber CR built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 482 Ch 36 over Timber CR 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 482 Ch 36 over Timber CR carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is FAS 482 Ch 36 over Timber CR?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 482 Ch 36 over Timber CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.