Ch-8 (fas-473) over Mackinaw River

Fair Condition80 years old950 vehicles/day

Location

StateIllinois
CountyMcLean
Location1.0 Mi W Clarksville
CarriesCh-8 (fas-473)
CrossesMackinaw River
Coordinates40.64833, -88.86251

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck7 (Good)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure5 (Fair)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel Continuous
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length323.2 ft (98.5 m)
Max Span81.0 ft (24.7 m)
Deck Width29.9 ft (9.1 m)
Deck Area896.4 sq m
Main Spans5
Year Built1946 (reconstructed 1996)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic950 (2024)
Truck Traffic24%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last InspectionNovember 2024
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number057510300000000

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