FAS 214-CH 13 over Edwards River
FairMercer County, Illinois · W.CTR-11-T14NR4W · Structure no. 066309000000000
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 342 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 175
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAS 214-CH 13 over Edwards River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 214-CH 13 over Edwards River in Mercer County, Illinois. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 6 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 175 vehicles a day, roughly 48% of them trucks, projected to reach 253 by 2046. The structure is 342 ft (104.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAS 214-CH 13 over Edwards River built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAS 214-CH 13 over Edwards River 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 2024.
How much traffic does FAS 214-CH 13 over Edwards River carry?
About 175 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 48% are trucks.
How long is FAS 214-CH 13 over Edwards River?
The structure is 342 ft (104.2 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns FAS 214-CH 13 over Edwards River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.