US Bridges

FAS 854 Ch 8 over Gulf Mobile & Ohio R

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Monroe County, Illinois · Ch 8 over Gm&o RR · Structure no. 067320000000000

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
152 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,100
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 854 Ch 8 over Gulf Mobile & Ohio R is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 854 Ch 8 over Gulf Mobile & Ohio R in Monroe County, Illinois. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,656 by 2046. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 854 Ch 8
CrossesGulf Mobile & Ohio R
LocationCh 8 over Gm&o RR
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMonroe County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.39217, -90.18881
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2024)
Projected traffic2,656 by 2046
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 854 Ch 8 over Gulf Mobile & Ohio R built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 854 Ch 8 over Gulf Mobile & Ohio R 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 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 854 Ch 8 over Gulf Mobile & Ohio R carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAS 854 Ch 8 over Gulf Mobile & Ohio R?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 854 Ch 8 over Gulf Mobile & Ohio R?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.