FAS 0736 over Wood River
PoorMacoupin County, Illinois · 1.5 Mi. W.Bunkerhill · Structure no. 059324200000000
- Built
- 1932
- 93 years old, rebuilt 1978
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 53 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,900
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAS 0736 over Wood River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAS 0736 over Wood River in Macoupin County, Illinois. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1978, so it is 93 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.
It carries about 1,900 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,919 by 2046. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 0736 over Wood River built?
It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1978.
What condition is FAS 0736 over Wood River 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 0736 over Wood River carry?
About 1,900 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is FAS 0736 over Wood River?
The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns FAS 0736 over Wood River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.