US Bridges

FAS 771/ ST James over Paddock Ck

Fair

Madison County, Illinois · 2.0 MI SE Midway · Structure no. 060325700000000

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,500
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 771/ ST James over Paddock Ck is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAS 771/ ST James over Paddock Ck in Madison County, Illinois. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,675 by 2046. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 771/ ST James
CrossesPaddock Ck
Location2.0 MI SE Midway
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMadison County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.90569, -89.94614
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,500 (2021)
Projected traffic2,675 by 2046
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 771/ ST James over Paddock Ck built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 771/ ST James over Paddock 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 771/ ST James over Paddock Ck carry?

About 2,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is FAS 771/ ST James over Paddock Ck?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 771/ ST James over Paddock Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.