US Bridges

FAS-881 (CH-11) over N Fk Saline River

Good

Hamilton County, Illinois · 2 MI E Broughton · Structure no. 033324700000000

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
137 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS-881 (CH-11) over N Fk Saline River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAS-881 (CH-11) over N Fk Saline River in Hamilton County, Illinois. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 38% of them trucks, projected to reach 76 by 2046. The structure is 137 ft (41.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesFAS-881 (CH-11)
CrossesN Fk Saline River
Location2 MI E Broughton
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.93661, -88.42634
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length137 ft (41.9 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2022)
Projected traffic76 by 2046
Trucks38%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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-881 (CH-11) over N Fk Saline River built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS-881 (CH-11) over N Fk 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does FAS-881 (CH-11) over N Fk Saline River carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 38% are trucks.

How long is FAS-881 (CH-11) over N Fk Saline River?

The structure is 137 ft (41.9 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FAS-881 (CH-11) over N Fk Saline River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.