US Bridges

FAS 892 over Saline River

Poor

Gallatin County, Illinois · 1.2 MI E of Il 1 · Structure no. 030308600000000

Built
1900
125 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
337 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 892 over Saline River is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying FAS 892 over Saline River in Gallatin County, Illinois. It was built in 1900, so it is 125 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 350 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 152 by 2046. The structure is 337 ft (102.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 892
CrossesSaline River
Location1.2 MI E of Il 1
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGallatin County
StateIllinois
Coordinates37.64812, -88.24107
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5 (+1 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length337 ft (102.7 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.6 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2023)
Projected traffic152 by 2046
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$226,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 892 over Saline River built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 892 over Saline River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 892 over Saline River carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is FAS 892 over Saline River?

The structure is 337 ft (102.7 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.6 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 892 over Saline River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.