FAS 1650(TR 266A) over Lithia Springs Creek
FairShelby County, Illinois · 4.3 MI NE Shelbyvle · Structure no. 087331200000000
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 188 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 650
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAS 1650(TR 266A) over Lithia Springs Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 1650(TR 266A) over Lithia Springs Creek in Shelby County, Illinois. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 650 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 808 by 2046. The structure is 188 ft (57.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAS 1650(TR 266A) over Lithia Springs Creek built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAS 1650(TR 266A) over Lithia Springs Creek 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 2024.
How much traffic does FAS 1650(TR 266A) over Lithia Springs Creek carry?
About 650 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is FAS 1650(TR 266A) over Lithia Springs Creek?
The structure is 188 ft (57.3 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns FAS 1650(TR 266A) over Lithia Springs Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.