US Bridges

FAS 924 over Bradshaw CR

Poor

Union County, Illinois · 3 MI SW of Lick CR · Structure no. 091314000000000

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
164 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,150
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 924 over Bradshaw CR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAS 924 over Bradshaw CR in Union County, Illinois. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 2,150 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,172 by 2046. The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesFAS 924
CrossesBradshaw CR
Location3 MI SW of Lick CR
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.49425, -89.11192
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.1 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length164 ft (50 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,150 (2020)
Projected traffic2,172 by 2046
Trucks5%
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 924 over Bradshaw CR built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 924 over Bradshaw CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 924 over Bradshaw CR carry?

About 2,150 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 924 over Bradshaw CR?

The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 924 over Bradshaw CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.