US Bridges

FAS 1378-CH 7 over Spoon River

Good

Stark County, Illinois · SW-13-T12NR6E · Structure no. 088330700000000

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
238 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
275
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 1378-CH 7 over Spoon River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 1378-CH 7 over Spoon River in Stark 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 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 275 vehicles a day, roughly 44% of them trucks, projected to reach 278 by 2046. The structure is 238 ft (72.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFAS 1378-CH 7
CrossesSpoon River
LocationSW-13-T12NR6E
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.0182, -89.76971
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 inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length238 ft (72.6 m)
Longest span66 ft (20 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic275 (2023)
Projected traffic278 by 2046
Trucks44%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 1378-CH 7 over Spoon River built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 1378-CH 7 over Spoon River 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 1378-CH 7 over Spoon River carry?

About 275 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 44% are trucks.

How long is FAS 1378-CH 7 over Spoon River?

The structure is 238 ft (72.6 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 1378-CH 7 over Spoon River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.