FAS 1678(CH 3) over Salt Fork
FairEdgar County, Illinois · 1.5 MI N Scottland · Structure no. 023322800000000
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 71 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 175
- 2019 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAS 1678(CH 3) over Salt Fork is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAS 1678(CH 3) over Salt Fork in Edgar County, Illinois. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 175 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 177 by 2046. The structure is 71 ft (21.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAS 1678(CH 3) over Salt Fork built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAS 1678(CH 3) over Salt 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does FAS 1678(CH 3) over Salt Fork carry?
About 175 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is FAS 1678(CH 3) over Salt Fork?
The structure is 71 ft (21.7 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns FAS 1678(CH 3) over Salt Fork?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.