US Bridges

FAS-813 over Walser Creek

Good

Edwards County, Illinois · 2MI SE West Salem · Structure no. 024309900000000

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
108 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
325
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS-813 over Walser Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAS-813 over Walser Creek in Edwards County, Illinois. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 325 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 404 by 2046. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFAS-813
CrossesWalser Creek
Location2MI SE West Salem
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.48938, -87.98489
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length108 ft (32.9 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic325 (2022)
Projected traffic404 by 2046
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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-813 over Walser Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS-813 over Walser Creek 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 February 2022.

How much traffic does FAS-813 over Walser Creek carry?

About 325 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is FAS-813 over Walser Creek?

The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FAS-813 over Walser Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.