US Bridges

FAS 208-CH 20 over Spoon River E Branch

Fair

Stark County, Illinois · NW-10-T14NR7E · Structure no. 088320800000000

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
100 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 208-CH 20 over Spoon River E Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 208-CH 20 over Spoon River E Branch in Stark County, Illinois. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 101 by 2046. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 208-CH 20
CrossesSpoon River E Branch
LocationNW-10-T14NR7E
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyStark County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.221, -89.69037
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 15
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2023)
Projected traffic101 by 2046
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 208-CH 20 over Spoon River E Branch built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 208-CH 20 over Spoon River E Branch 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does FAS 208-CH 20 over Spoon River E Branch carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is FAS 208-CH 20 over Spoon River E Branch?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 208-CH 20 over Spoon River E Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.