US Bridges

FAS-2789 over Skillet Fork

Good

Marion County, Illinois · 4 MI E Omega · Structure no. 061317700000000

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
76 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS-2789 over Skillet Fork is a concrete channel beam carrying FAS-2789 over Skillet Fork in Marion County, Illinois. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older 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 75 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 51 by 2046. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS-2789
CrossesSkillet Fork
Location4 MI E Omega
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMarion County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.70839, -88.70282
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2022)
Projected traffic51 by 2046
Trucks20%
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-2789 over Skillet Fork built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS-2789 over Skillet Fork 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does FAS-2789 over Skillet Fork carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is FAS-2789 over Skillet Fork?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns FAS-2789 over Skillet Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.