US Bridges

US 45(FAS 1671) over Scattering Fork

Fair

Douglas County, Illinois · 0.75 MI N of US 36 · Structure no. 021001200000000

Built
1924
101 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
94 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 45(FAS 1671) over Scattering Fork is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 45(FAS 1671) over Scattering Fork in Douglas County, Illinois. It was built in 1924 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 101 years old, older 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 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,525 by 2046. The structure is 94 ft (28.8 m) long and 35 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS 45(FAS 1671)
CrossesScattering Fork
Location0.75 MI N of US 36
RouteU.S. Route 45
CountyDouglas County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.80137, -88.29227
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.6 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length94 ft (28.8 m)
Longest span46 ft (14.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,500 (2023)
Projected traffic2,525 by 2046
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US 45(FAS 1671) over Scattering Fork built?

It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is US 45(FAS 1671) over Scattering Fork 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does US 45(FAS 1671) over Scattering Fork carry?

About 2,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US 45(FAS 1671) over Scattering Fork?

The structure is 94 ft (28.8 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns US 45(FAS 1671) over Scattering Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.