US Bridges

FAS-801 (CH-16) over E Fk Wet Weather Ck

Good

Clay County, Illinois · 0.25 MI E Wendelin · Structure no. 013320700000000

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
142 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
675
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS-801 (CH-16) over E Fk Wet Weather Ck is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAS-801 (CH-16) over E Fk Wet Weather Ck in Clay County, Illinois. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 675 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 682 by 2046. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesFAS-801 (CH-16)
CrossesE Fk Wet Weather Ck
Location0.25 MI E Wendelin
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.83326, -88.26817
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length142 ft (43.3 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic675 (2021)
Projected traffic682 by 2046
Trucks16%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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-801 (CH-16) over E Fk Wet Weather Ck built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS-801 (CH-16) over E Fk Wet Weather Ck in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2021.

How much traffic does FAS-801 (CH-16) over E Fk Wet Weather Ck carry?

About 675 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is FAS-801 (CH-16) over E Fk Wet Weather Ck?

The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FAS-801 (CH-16) over E Fk Wet Weather Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.