US Bridges

FAP-857 (il. 14) over Fox River

Fair

White County, Illinois · 3.3 MI E Crossville · Structure no. 097007100000000

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
406 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP-857 (il. 14) over Fox River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP-857 (il. 14) over Fox River in White County, Illinois. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 404 by 2046. The structure is 406 ft (123.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP-857 (il. 14)
CrossesFox River
Location3.3 MI E Crossville
RouteState Highway 14
CountyWhite County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.15236, -88.00742
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94.2 US tons
Inventory rating56.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length406 ft (123.7 m)
Longest span114 ft (34.7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2023)
Projected traffic404 by 2046
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 FAP-857 (il. 14) over Fox River built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP-857 (il. 14) over Fox River 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does FAP-857 (il. 14) over Fox River carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is FAP-857 (il. 14) over Fox River?

The structure is 406 ft (123.7 m) long with a longest span of 114 ft (34.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns FAP-857 (il. 14) over Fox River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.