FAS 496(CH 14) over Middle Branch
FairVermilion County, Illinois · 3 MI E Rossville · Structure no. 092345700000000
- Built
- 2010
- 15 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 144 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 400
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAS 496(CH 14) over Middle Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAS 496(CH 14) over Middle Branch in Vermilion County, Illinois. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 years old, younger 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 505 by 2046. The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long and 31 ft wide.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAS 496(CH 14) over Middle Branch built?
It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAS 496(CH 14) over Middle Branch 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does FAS 496(CH 14) over Middle Branch carry?
About 400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is FAS 496(CH 14) over Middle Branch?
The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns FAS 496(CH 14) over Middle Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.