US Bridges

Il 130(FAP 820) over Scattering Fork

Fair

Douglas County, Illinois · 0.9 MI N of 700N · Structure no. 021003100000000

Built
1948
77 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
127 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 130(FAP 820) over Scattering Fork is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Il 130(FAP 820) over Scattering Fork in Douglas County, Illinois. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 77 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2046. The structure is 127 ft (38.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesIl 130(FAP 820)
CrossesScattering Fork
Location0.9 MI N of 700N
RouteState Highway 130
CountyDouglas County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.74281, -88.17629
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.4 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length127 ft (38.8 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2023)
Projected traffic2,000 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
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 Il 130(FAP 820) over Scattering Fork built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is Il 130(FAP 820) 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Il 130(FAP 820) over Scattering Fork carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Il 130(FAP 820) over Scattering Fork?

The structure is 127 ft (38.8 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Il 130(FAP 820) over Scattering Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.