FAS-800 over Newton Branch
FairWayne County, Illinois · 2.5 MI E Mt Erie · Structure no. 096302300000000
- Built
- 1942
- 83 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 72 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 650
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAS-800 over Newton Branch is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying FAS-800 over Newton Branch in Wayne County, Illinois. It was built in 1942, so it is 83 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 650 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 765 by 2046. The structure is 72 ft (22 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAS-800 over Newton Branch built?
It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAS-800 over Newton 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does FAS-800 over Newton Branch carry?
About 650 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is FAS-800 over Newton Branch?
The structure is 72 ft (22 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns FAS-800 over Newton Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.