FAS 206-CH 4 over Parker Run
PoorMercer County, Illinois · SE-36-T15NR1W · Structure no. 066311300000000
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 37 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 775
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAS 206-CH 4 over Parker Run is a concrete channel beam carrying FAS 206-CH 4 over Parker Run in Mercer County, Illinois. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 775 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 960 by 2046. The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| 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 206-CH 4 over Parker Run built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAS 206-CH 4 over Parker Run in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.
How much traffic does FAS 206-CH 4 over Parker Run carry?
About 775 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is FAS 206-CH 4 over Parker Run?
The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns FAS 206-CH 4 over Parker Run?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.