US Bridges

Fillmore to Rt 185 over Dry Fork

Fair

Montgomery County, Illinois · 1.1 MI S of Fillmore · Structure no. 068334800000000

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
136 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
650
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fillmore to Rt 185 over Dry Fork is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Fillmore to Rt 185 over Dry Fork in Montgomery County, Illinois. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger 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 650 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 657 by 2046. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesFillmore to Rt 185
CrossesDry Fork
Location1.1 MI S of Fillmore
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.09981, -89.27871
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating77.8 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length136 ft (41.5 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic650 (2020)
Projected traffic657 by 2046
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Fillmore to Rt 185 over Dry Fork built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fillmore to Rt 185 over Dry 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Fillmore to Rt 185 over Dry Fork carry?

About 650 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Fillmore to Rt 185 over Dry Fork?

The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Fillmore to Rt 185 over Dry Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.