FAS 853 over Little Marys River
GoodRandolph County, Illinois · 3.5MI S of Sparta · Structure no. 079302600000000
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 61 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,000
- 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 1988, so it is 37 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,313 by 2046. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 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 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAS 853 over Little Marys River 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does FAS 853 over Little Marys River carry?
About 1,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is FAS 853 over Little Marys River?
The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns FAS 853 over Little Marys River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.