US Bridges

FAS 349 Ch 13 over Branch Rooks CR

Good

McLean County, Illinois · 3.0 MI S Weston · Structure no. 057593000000000

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
850
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 349 Ch 13 over Branch Rooks CR is a concrete culvert carrying FAS 349 Ch 13 over Branch Rooks CR in McLean County, Illinois. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 850 vehicles a day, roughly 35% of them trucks, projected to reach 657 by 2046. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesFAS 349 Ch 13
CrossesBranch Rooks CR
Location3.0 MI S Weston
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.70458, -88.62199
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.2 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic850 (2024)
Projected traffic657 by 2046
Trucks35%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 349 Ch 13 over Branch Rooks CR built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 349 Ch 13 over Branch Rooks CR 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does FAS 349 Ch 13 over Branch Rooks CR carry?

About 850 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 35% are trucks.

How long is FAS 349 Ch 13 over Branch Rooks CR?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m).

Who owns FAS 349 Ch 13 over Branch Rooks CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.