FAS 1878 over Middle Fork Ck
GoodFranklin County, Illinois · S Benton · Structure no. 028325500000000
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 468 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,000
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAS 1878 over Middle Fork Ck is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAS 1878 over Middle Fork Ck in Franklin County, Illinois. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,061 by 2046. The structure is 468 ft (142.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAS 1878 over Middle Fork Ck built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAS 1878 over Middle Fork Ck 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does FAS 1878 over Middle Fork Ck carry?
About 1,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is FAS 1878 over Middle Fork Ck?
The structure is 468 ft (142.6 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns FAS 1878 over Middle Fork Ck?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.