US Bridges

FAS 2830 Ch 13 over Casey Fork

Fair

Jefferson County, Illinois · 1 MI W Bonnie · Structure no. 041304100000000

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
212 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
450
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 2830 Ch 13 over Casey Fork is a concrete channel beam carrying FAS 2830 Ch 13 over Casey Fork in Jefferson County, Illinois. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 450 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 455 by 2046. The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesFAS 2830 Ch 13
CrossesCasey Fork
Location1 MI W Bonnie
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.19863, -88.92484
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadHS 15
Structure length212 ft (64.6 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2021)
Projected traffic455 by 2046
Trucks9%
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 2830 Ch 13 over Casey Fork built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 2830 Ch 13 over Casey Fork in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 2830 Ch 13 over Casey Fork carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAS 2830 Ch 13 over Casey Fork?

The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 2830 Ch 13 over Casey Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.