US Bridges

FAS 926 over Cypress Cr. Overflow

Fair

Union County, Illinois · 1.4 Mi.W Johnson Co. · Structure no. 091312900000000

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
92 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 926 over Cypress Cr. Overflow is a concrete channel beam carrying FAS 926 over Cypress Cr. Overflow in Union County, Illinois. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 505 by 2046. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 34 ft wide.

CarriesFAS 926
CrossesCypress Cr. Overflow
Location1.4 Mi.W Johnson Co.
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.35992, -89.06483
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2020)
Projected traffic505 by 2046
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 926 over Cypress Cr. Overflow built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 926 over Cypress Cr. Overflow 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 926 over Cypress Cr. Overflow carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is FAS 926 over Cypress Cr. Overflow?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 926 over Cypress Cr. Overflow?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.