FAS 853 over Little Marys River
FairRandolph County, Illinois · 7.5 M S Sparta · Structure no. 079302200000000
- Built
- 1915
- 110 years old, rebuilt 1979
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 95 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 575
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAS 853 over Little Marys River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAS 853 over Little Marys River in Randolph County, Illinois. It was built in 1915 and reconstructed in 1979, so it is 110 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 575 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 455 by 2046. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAS 853 over Little Marys River built?
It was built in 1915, making it 110 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.
What condition is FAS 853 over Little Marys River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.
How much traffic does FAS 853 over Little Marys River carry?
About 575 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is FAS 853 over Little Marys River?
The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns FAS 853 over Little Marys River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.