US Bridges

FAS 1678(CH 3) over Salt Fork

Good

Edgar County, Illinois · 2 MI E Woodyard Sta · Structure no. 023325500000000

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 1678(CH 3) over Salt Fork is a concrete culvert carrying FAS 1678(CH 3) over Salt Fork in Edgar County, Illinois. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, older 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 75 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 76 by 2046. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesFAS 1678(CH 3)
CrossesSalt Fork
Location2 MI E Woodyard Sta
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.86085, -87.60971
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2019)
Projected traffic76 by 2046
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 1678(CH 3) over Salt Fork built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 1678(CH 3) over Salt Fork 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 1678(CH 3) over Salt Fork carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAS 1678(CH 3) over Salt Fork?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 1678(CH 3) over Salt Fork?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.