FAS-787 over North Fork
FairFayette County, Illinois · E Carlyle Lake · Structure no. 026305500000000
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 193 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAS-787 over North Fork is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAS-787 over North Fork in Fayette County, Illinois. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 204 by 2046. The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAS-787 over North Fork built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAS-787 over North 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does FAS-787 over North Fork carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is FAS-787 over North Fork?
The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns FAS-787 over North Fork?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.