US Bridges

FAU 8877/NEW Poag over Icg & Conrail RR

Good

Madison County, Illinois · 1 Mi. S. Harford · Structure no. 060328000000000

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
255 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,500
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 8877/NEW Poag over Icg & Conrail RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAU 8877/NEW Poag over Icg & Conrail RR in Madison County, Illinois. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 5,500 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,885 by 2046. The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 8877/NEW Poag
CrossesIcg & Conrail RR
Location1 Mi. S. Harford
CountyMadison County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.79839, -90.08542
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.8 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length255 ft (77.7 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,500 (2021)
Projected traffic5,885 by 2046
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 FAU 8877/NEW Poag over Icg & Conrail RR built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 8877/NEW Poag over Icg & Conrail RR 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does FAU 8877/NEW Poag over Icg & Conrail RR carry?

About 5,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is FAU 8877/NEW Poag over Icg & Conrail RR?

The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 8877/NEW Poag over Icg & Conrail RR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.