FAS 1897 over N Fork Saline River
GoodGallatin County, Illinois · 4 MI S Omaha at Elba · Structure no. 030306900000000
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2021
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 204 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAS 1897 over N Fork Saline River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAS 1897 over N Fork Saline River in Gallatin County, Illinois. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 90% of them trucks, projected to reach 25 by 2046. The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAS 1897 over N Fork Saline River built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAS 1897 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 November 2021.
How much traffic does FAS 1897 over N Fork Saline River carry?
About 10 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 90% are trucks.
How long is FAS 1897 over N Fork Saline River?
The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns FAS 1897 over N Fork Saline River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.