Fap 685 Ill 9 over Mississippi River

Poor Condition99 years old2,500 vehicles/day

Location

StateIllinois
CountyHancock
LocationFort Madison Iowa
CarriesFap 685 Ill 9
CrossesMississippi River
Coordinates40.62307, -91.29179

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionPoor
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure3 (Serious)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway8 (Very Good)
Scour Critical3 — Scour critical

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignMovable - Swing
Total Length3347.1 ft (1020.2 m)
Max Span524.9 ft (160 m)
Deck Width24.9 ft (7.6 m)
Deck Area7753.5 sq m
Main Spans1
Year Built1927 (reconstructed 1980)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic2,500 (2023)
Truck Traffic2%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection909
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerRailroad
Historical SignificanceBridge is on the National Register of Historic Places
Structure Number034990200000000

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