US Bridges

FAS 217 (ch 6) over Maids Run

Good

Mercer County, Illinois · NE-14-T13NR3W · Structure no. 066303100000000

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
75 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 217 (ch 6) over Maids Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAS 217 (ch 6) over Maids Run in Mercer County, Illinois. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 41% of them trucks, projected to reach 76 by 2046. The structure is 75 ft (22.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFAS 217 (ch 6)
CrossesMaids Run
LocationNE-14-T13NR3W
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.12627, -90.68838
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length75 ft (22.8 m)
Longest span72 ft (22 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2024)
Projected traffic76 by 2046
Trucks41%
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 217 (ch 6) over Maids Run built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 217 (ch 6) over Maids Run 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 August 2022.

How much traffic does FAS 217 (ch 6) over Maids Run carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 41% are trucks.

How long is FAS 217 (ch 6) over Maids Run?

The structure is 75 ft (22.8 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (22 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 217 (ch 6) over Maids Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.