Ch 11(FAS 1629) over Kaskaskia River
FairShelby County, Illinois · 1.0 MI E Cowden · Structure no. 087301900000000
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 268 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 450
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ch 11(FAS 1629) over Kaskaskia River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ch 11(FAS 1629) over Kaskaskia River in Shelby County, Illinois. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 450 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 556 by 2046. The structure is 268 ft (81.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ch 11(FAS 1629) over Kaskaskia River built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ch 11(FAS 1629) over Kaskaskia 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does Ch 11(FAS 1629) over Kaskaskia River carry?
About 450 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Ch 11(FAS 1629) over Kaskaskia River?
The structure is 268 ft (81.8 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Ch 11(FAS 1629) over Kaskaskia River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.