FAS 212-CH 9 over Edwards River
FairMercer County, Illinois · SW.COR-8-T14NR4W · Structure no. 066309100000000
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 254 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 325
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAS 212-CH 9 over Edwards River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 212-CH 9 over Edwards River in Mercer County, Illinois. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 325 vehicles a day, roughly 37% of them trucks, projected to reach 303 by 2046. The structure is 254 ft (77.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAS 212-CH 9 over Edwards River built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAS 212-CH 9 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does FAS 212-CH 9 over Edwards River carry?
About 325 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 37% are trucks.
How long is FAS 212-CH 9 over Edwards River?
The structure is 254 ft (77.3 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns FAS 212-CH 9 over Edwards River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.