FAS 736 over Girder Br
PoorClosed to trafficMacoupin County, Illinois · 5 Mi. E. Brighton · Structure no. 059300900000000
- Built
- 1919
- 106 years old, rebuilt 1968
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 43 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,650
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAS 736 over Girder Br is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAS 736 over Girder Br in Macoupin County, Illinois. It was built in 1919 and reconstructed in 1968, so it is 106 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 3 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: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 2,650 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,677 by 2046. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAS 736 over Girder Br built?
It was built in 1919, making it 106 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1968.
What condition is FAS 736 over Girder Br 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 January 2023.
How much traffic does FAS 736 over Girder Br carry?
About 2,650 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is FAS 736 over Girder Br?
The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns FAS 736 over Girder Br?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.