FAS 732 over Otter Lake
PoorPosted for loadMacoupin County, Illinois · 6 Mi. W. Girard · Structure no. 059300500000000
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 56 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 950
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAS 732 over Otter Lake is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAS 732 over Otter Lake in Macoupin County, Illinois. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 950 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 960 by 2046. The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAS 732 over Otter Lake built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAS 732 over Otter Lake in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does FAS 732 over Otter Lake carry?
About 950 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is FAS 732 over Otter Lake?
The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns FAS 732 over Otter Lake?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.