US Bridges

FAS 892-GOLD Hill over Trib Cypress Ditch

Good

Gallatin County, Illinois · 0.7 MI S Il 13 · Structure no. 030310400000000

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
400
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 892-GOLD Hill over Trib Cypress Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAS 892-GOLD Hill over Trib Cypress Ditch in Gallatin County, Illinois. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 404 by 2046. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesFAS 892-GOLD Hill
CrossesTrib Cypress Ditch
Location0.7 MI S Il 13
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.70361, -88.18414
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 inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2023)
Projected traffic404 by 2046
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 892-GOLD Hill over Trib Cypress Ditch built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 892-GOLD Hill over Trib Cypress Ditch 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 892-GOLD Hill over Trib Cypress Ditch carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is FAS 892-GOLD Hill over Trib Cypress Ditch?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 892-GOLD Hill over Trib Cypress Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.