US Bridges

FAS 375-CH 11 over Spoon River

Good

Stark County, Illinois · SE-1-T13NR6E · Structure no. 088331100000000

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
180 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 375-CH 11 over Spoon River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 375-CH 11 over Spoon River in Stark County, Illinois. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 202 by 2046. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesFAS 375-CH 11
CrossesSpoon River
LocationSE-1-T13NR6E
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.13583, -89.76076
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2023)
Projected traffic202 by 2046
Trucks29%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 375-CH 11 over Spoon River built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 375-CH 11 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 375-CH 11 over Spoon River carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is FAS 375-CH 11 over Spoon River?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 375-CH 11 over Spoon River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.