US Bridges

FAS 2735 over W Fk Cahokia Ck

Fair

Madison County, Illinois · 3MI E Prrtwn · Structure no. 060300700000000

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
132 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,600
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 2735 over W Fk Cahokia Ck is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAS 2735 over W Fk Cahokia Ck in Madison County, Illinois. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 72 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 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,712 by 2046. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 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
CrossesW Fk Cahokia Ck
Location3MI E Prrtwn
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMadison County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.97977, -89.86933
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.5 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length132 ft (40.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,600 (2021)
Projected traffic1,712 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$141,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 2735 over W Fk Cahokia Ck built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is FAS 2735 over W Fk Cahokia 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 W Fk Cahokia Ck carry?

About 1,600 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is FAS 2735 over W Fk Cahokia Ck?

The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 2735 over W Fk Cahokia Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.