US Bridges

FAS 1857 over Trib to Moredock Lk

Good

Monroe County, Illinois · Valmeyer · Structure no. 067316200000000

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
75
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 1857 over Trib to Moredock Lk is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAS 1857 over Trib to Moredock Lk in Monroe County, Illinois. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 75 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 57 by 2046. The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesFAS 1857
CrossesTrib to Moredock Lk
LocationValmeyer
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.30441, -90.31248
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11.1 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2024)
Projected traffic57 by 2046
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 1857 over Trib to Moredock Lk built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 1857 over Trib to Moredock Lk 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does FAS 1857 over Trib to Moredock Lk carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is FAS 1857 over Trib to Moredock Lk?

The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 1857 over Trib to Moredock Lk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.