US Bridges

FAS 860/MO. Rte. U over Old Miss. River Ch.

Good

Randolph County, Illinois · 4MI SW of Kask. Isle · Structure no. 079440200000000

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
424 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 860/MO. Rte. U over Old Miss. River Ch. is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 860/MO. Rte. U over Old Miss. River Ch. in Randolph County, Illinois. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 202 by 2046. The structure is 424 ft (129.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 860/MO. Rte. U
CrossesOld Miss. River Ch.
Location4MI SW of Kask. Isle
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyRandolph County
StateIllinois
Coordinates37.88041, -89.94768
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length424 ft (129.1 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.5 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2024)
Projected traffic202 by 2046
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 860/MO. Rte. U over Old Miss. River Ch. built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 860/MO. Rte. U over Old Miss. River Ch. 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 860/MO. Rte. U over Old Miss. River Ch. carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is FAS 860/MO. Rte. U over Old Miss. River Ch.?

The structure is 424 ft (129.1 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.5 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 860/MO. Rte. U over Old Miss. River Ch.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.