US Bridges

FAS 2735 over E Fk Sherry Ck

Fair

Madison County, Illinois · 1.6MI E Prrtwn · Structure no. 060300600000000

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
118 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,800
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 2735 over E Fk Sherry Ck is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAS 2735 over E Fk Sherry Ck in Madison County, Illinois. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 75 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,800 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,926 by 2046. The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 2735
CrossesE Fk Sherry Ck
Location1.6MI E Prrtwn
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMadison County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.97298, -89.89322
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.5 US tons
Inventory rating49.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length118 ft (36 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.6 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,800 (2021)
Projected traffic1,926 by 2046
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 2735 over E Fk Sherry Ck built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is FAS 2735 over E Fk Sherry Ck in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 2735 over E Fk Sherry Ck carry?

About 1,800 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is FAS 2735 over E Fk Sherry Ck?

The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.6 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 2735 over E Fk Sherry Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.