US Bridges

FAS 863 (CH19) over Cox Drainage Ditch

Good

Randolph County, Illinois · .5MI S of Steelville · Structure no. 079319500000000

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
92 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,850
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 863 (CH19) over Cox Drainage Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAS 863 (CH19) over Cox Drainage Ditch in Randolph County, Illinois. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 1,850 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,172 by 2046. The structure is 92 ft (27.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesFAS 863 (CH19)
CrossesCox Drainage Ditch
Location.5MI S of Steelville
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.99438, -89.65865
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 inspectionMay 2023
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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length92 ft (27.9 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,850 (2024)
Projected traffic2,172 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 863 (CH19) over Cox Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 863 (CH19) over Cox Drainage Ditch 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 863 (CH19) over Cox Drainage Ditch carry?

About 1,850 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 863 (CH19) over Cox Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 92 ft (27.9 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 863 (CH19) over Cox Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.