US Bridges

Poag Road/Fau 8877 over Mct Goshen Trail

Good

Madison County, Illinois · 1 M W Il 157 · Structure no. 060018300000000

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
144 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,900
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Poag Road/Fau 8877 over Mct Goshen Trail is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Poag Road/Fau 8877 over Mct Goshen Trail in Madison County, Illinois. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 59 years old, older 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 4,900 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,387 by 2046. The structure is 144 ft (44 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesPoag Road/Fau 8877
CrossesMct Goshen Trail
Location1 M W Il 157
Coordinates38.81187, -89.98179
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.1 US tons
Inventory rating51.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length144 ft (44 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.3 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,900 (2024)
Projected traffic4,387 by 2046
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Poag Road/Fau 8877 over Mct Goshen Trail built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is Poag Road/Fau 8877 over Mct Goshen Trail 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Poag Road/Fau 8877 over Mct Goshen Trail carry?

About 4,900 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Poag Road/Fau 8877 over Mct Goshen Trail?

The structure is 144 ft (44 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns Poag Road/Fau 8877 over Mct Goshen Trail?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.