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FAS 1373-CH 5 over Spoon River-E Branch

Good

Stark County, Illinois · SE-36-T14NR6E · Structure no. 088310500000000

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
161 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 1373-CH 5 over Spoon River-E Branch is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 1373-CH 5 over Spoon River-E Branch in Stark County, Illinois. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 41% of them trucks, projected to reach 152 by 2046. The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 1373-CH 5
CrossesSpoon River-E Branch
LocationSE-36-T14NR6E
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyStark County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.14809, -89.75919
Functional classRural Minor 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 inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating26.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length161 ft (49.1 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2023)
Projected traffic152 by 2046
Trucks41%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$426,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 1373-CH 5 over Spoon River-E Branch built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 1373-CH 5 over Spoon River-E 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does FAS 1373-CH 5 over Spoon River-E Branch carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 41% are trucks.

How long is FAS 1373-CH 5 over Spoon River-E Branch?

The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 1373-CH 5 over Spoon River-E Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.