US Bridges

FAS 1210-CH 10 over Edwards River

Fair

Mercer County, Illinois · NE-9-T14NR5W · Structure no. 066310100000000

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
184 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 1210-CH 10 over Edwards River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAS 1210-CH 10 over Edwards River in Mercer County, Illinois. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 32% of them trucks, projected to reach 101 by 2046. The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long and 30 ft wide.

CarriesFAS 1210-CH 10
CrossesEdwards River
LocationNE-9-T14NR5W
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.22848, -90.95712
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.9 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length184 ft (56.1 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2024)
Projected traffic101 by 2046
Trucks32%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 1210-CH 10 over Edwards River built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 1210-CH 10 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 1210-CH 10 over Edwards River carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 32% are trucks.

How long is FAS 1210-CH 10 over Edwards River?

The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 1210-CH 10 over Edwards River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.