US Bridges

Il 34-FAP 869 over Middle Fork Saline R

Fair

Saline County, Illinois · 1.7 MI E Franklin CO · Structure no. 083006400000000

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
138 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,100
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 34-FAP 869 over Middle Fork Saline R is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Il 34-FAP 869 over Middle Fork Saline R in Saline 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 2,100 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,323 by 2046. The structure is 138 ft (42 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.1 mi (71 km).

Location

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CarriesIl 34-FAP 869
CrossesMiddle Fork Saline R
Location1.7 MI E Franklin CO
RouteState Highway 34
CountySaline County
StateIllinois
Coordinates37.87378, -88.68441
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93.9 US tons
Inventory rating56.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length138 ft (42 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,100 (2023)
Projected traffic2,323 by 2046
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed44.1 mi (71 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Il 34-FAP 869 over Middle Fork Saline R built?

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

What condition is Il 34-FAP 869 over Middle Fork Saline R 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Il 34-FAP 869 over Middle Fork Saline R carry?

About 2,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Il 34-FAP 869 over Middle Fork Saline R?

The structure is 138 ft (42 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Il 34-FAP 869 over Middle Fork Saline R?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.