US Bridges

FAS 579/CH 7 over US 67/IL 104

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Morgan County, Illinois · 1.2 MI E of Chapin · Structure no. 069051300000000

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
202 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,450
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 579/CH 7 over US 67/IL 104 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 579/CH 7 over US 67/IL 104 in Morgan County, Illinois. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 2,450 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,273 by 2046. The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long and 69 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesFAS 579/CH 7
CrossesUS 67/IL 104
Location1.2 MI E of Chapin
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMorgan County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.76776, -90.37174
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.8 US tons
Inventory rating51.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length202 ft (61.6 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.4 m)
Deck width69 ft (21.1 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,450 (2024)
Projected traffic2,273 by 2046
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 579/CH 7 over US 67/IL 104 built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 579/CH 7 over US 67/IL 104 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 579/CH 7 over US 67/IL 104 carry?

About 2,450 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is FAS 579/CH 7 over US 67/IL 104?

The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.4 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 579/CH 7 over US 67/IL 104?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.