US Bridges

FAS 1588 over Dry Fork CR

Fair

Brown County, Illinois · 4.5 MI S of Mt Sterl · Structure no. 005330100000000

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
108 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
275
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 1588 over Dry Fork CR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAS 1588 over Dry Fork CR in Brown County, Illinois. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 275 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 278 by 2046. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 1588
CrossesDry Fork CR
Location4.5 MI S of Mt Sterl
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBrown County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.9216, -90.79204
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length108 ft (32.9 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic275 (2023)
Projected traffic278 by 2046
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 FAS 1588 over Dry Fork CR built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 1588 over Dry Fork CR 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 1588 over Dry Fork CR carry?

About 275 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is FAS 1588 over Dry Fork CR?

The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 1588 over Dry Fork CR?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.