FAU 8243 over Walton Lake Spillway
GoodMontgomery County, Illinois · .5 M S Litchfield · Structure no. 068323200000000
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old, rebuilt 2011
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 45 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 650
- 2020 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAU 8243 over Walton Lake Spillway is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAU 8243 over Walton Lake Spillway in Montgomery County, Illinois. It was built in 1980 and reconstructed in 2011, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 650 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 657 by 2046. The structure is 45 ft (13.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAU 8243 over Walton Lake Spillway built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.
What condition is FAU 8243 over Walton Lake Spillway 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does FAU 8243 over Walton Lake Spillway carry?
About 650 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is FAU 8243 over Walton Lake Spillway?
The structure is 45 ft (13.8 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns FAU 8243 over Walton Lake Spillway?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.