US Bridges

Ill 1 FAP 782 over Saline Rv

Fair

Gallatin County, Illinois · 2.5 MI S of Ill 13 · Structure no. 030002100000000

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
470 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,850
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ill 1 FAP 782 over Saline Rv is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ill 1 FAP 782 over Saline Rv in Gallatin County, Illinois. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 5 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 1,850 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,818 by 2046. The structure is 470 ft (143.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 54.1 mi (87 km).

CarriesIll 1 FAP 782
CrossesSaline Rv
Location2.5 MI S of Ill 13
RouteState Highway 1
Coordinates37.70485, -88.28607
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length470 ft (143.3 m)
Longest span179 ft (54.5 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,850 (2023)
Projected traffic1,818 by 2046
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed54.1 mi (87 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Ill 1 FAP 782 over Saline Rv built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ill 1 FAP 782 over Saline Rv 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Ill 1 FAP 782 over Saline Rv carry?

About 1,850 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is Ill 1 FAP 782 over Saline Rv?

The structure is 470 ft (143.3 m) long with a longest span of 179 ft (54.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Ill 1 FAP 782 over Saline Rv?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.