US Bridges

FAS 1870 Ch 2 over Frickles Branch

Good

Randolph County, Illinois · .5 MI W. of Welge · Structure no. 079302700000000

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
750
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 1870 Ch 2 over Frickles Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAS 1870 Ch 2 over Frickles Branch in Randolph County, Illinois. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 750 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 732 by 2046. The structure is 52 ft (15.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesFAS 1870 Ch 2
CrossesFrickles Branch
Location.5 MI W. of Welge
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.95481, -89.72368
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length52 ft (15.7 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic750 (2024)
Projected traffic732 by 2046
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 1870 Ch 2 over Frickles Branch built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 1870 Ch 2 over Frickles Branch 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 1870 Ch 2 over Frickles Branch carry?

About 750 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAS 1870 Ch 2 over Frickles Branch?

The structure is 52 ft (15.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 1870 Ch 2 over Frickles Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.