US Bridges

FAS 450-CH 19 over Br Swan CR

Good

Warren County, Illinois · W.CTR-22-T8NR1W · Structure no. 094302900000000

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
550
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 450-CH 19 over Br Swan CR is a steel culvert carrying FAS 450-CH 19 over Br Swan CR in Warren County, Illinois. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 550 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 556 by 2046. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesFAS 450-CH 19
CrossesBr Swan CR
LocationW.CTR-22-T8NR1W
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.66509, -90.49845
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating98.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic550 (2021)
Projected traffic556 by 2046
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 450-CH 19 over Br Swan CR built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 450-CH 19 over Br Swan CR 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 450-CH 19 over Br Swan CR carry?

About 550 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAS 450-CH 19 over Br Swan CR?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns FAS 450-CH 19 over Br Swan CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.