Ch 22/FAS 780 over Dry Fork
PoorBond County, Illinois · 2.25 MI N Old Ripley · Structure no. 003300400000000
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 174 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 350
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ch 22/FAS 780 over Dry Fork is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ch 22/FAS 780 over Dry Fork in Bond County, Illinois. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 350 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 354 by 2046. The structure is 174 ft (53.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ch 22/FAS 780 over Dry Fork built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ch 22/FAS 780 over Dry Fork in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.
How much traffic does Ch 22/FAS 780 over Dry Fork carry?
About 350 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Ch 22/FAS 780 over Dry Fork?
The structure is 174 ft (53.1 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Ch 22/FAS 780 over Dry Fork?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.