US Bridges

FAS 1926 over Cache River Trib

Good

Union County, Illinois · 3.5M.E.COBDEN Cl · Structure no. 091303400000000

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
600
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 1926 over Cache River Trib is a concrete channel beam carrying FAS 1926 over Cache River Trib in Union 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 606 by 2046. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesFAS 1926
CrossesCache River Trib
Location3.5M.E.COBDEN Cl
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.52716, -89.18923
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating56.4 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2020)
Projected traffic606 by 2046
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 1926 over Cache River Trib built?

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

What condition is FAS 1926 over Cache River Trib 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does FAS 1926 over Cache River Trib carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is FAS 1926 over Cache River Trib?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 1926 over Cache River Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.