US Bridges

FAS-802 over Fox River

Good

Richland County, Illinois · 0.5 MI NE Gallagar · Structure no. 080301000000000

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
194 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS-802 over Fox River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS-802 over Fox River in Richland County, Illinois. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 253 by 2046. The structure is 194 ft (59.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesFAS-802
CrossesFox River
Location0.5 MI NE Gallagar
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.64184, -88.15497
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckAluminum
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length194 ft (59.1 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2022)
Projected traffic253 by 2046
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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-802 over Fox River built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS-802 over Fox 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does FAS-802 over Fox River carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FAS-802 over Fox River?

The structure is 194 ft (59.1 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns FAS-802 over Fox River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.