US Bridges

FAS 893 over N Fork Saline River

Good

Gallatin County, Illinois · 1.75 MI W Ill 1 · Structure no. 030300700000000

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
324 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
800
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 893 over N Fork Saline River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 893 over N Fork Saline River in Gallatin County, Illinois. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 70 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 800 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 909 by 2046. The structure is 324 ft (98.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesFAS 893
CrossesN Fork Saline River
Location1.75 MI W Ill 1
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.7911, -88.31422
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.5 US tons
Inventory rating26.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length324 ft (98.7 m)
Longest span117 ft (35.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (2023)
Projected traffic909 by 2046
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 893 over N Fork Saline River built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is FAS 893 over N Fork Saline River 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 893 over N Fork Saline River carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is FAS 893 over N Fork Saline River?

The structure is 324 ft (98.7 m) long with a longest span of 117 ft (35.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 893 over N Fork Saline River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.