US Bridges

FAP 331 (us 45) over North Fork Saline River

Good

Saline County, Illinois · 1 Mile North of Texas Cit · Structure no. 083007300000000

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
231 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,750
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 331 (us 45) over North Fork Saline River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 331 (us 45) over North Fork Saline River in Saline County, Illinois. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 years old, younger 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,750 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,242 by 2046. The structure is 231 ft (70.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 331 (us 45)
CrossesNorth Fork Saline River
Location1 Mile North of Texas Cit
RouteU.S. Route 45
CountySaline County
StateIllinois
Coordinates37.88871, -88.38465
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.1 US tons
Inventory rating51.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length231 ft (70.4 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,750 (2023)
Projected traffic4,242 by 2046
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 FAP 331 (us 45) over North Fork Saline River built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 331 (us 45) over North Fork Saline 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 331 (us 45) over North Fork Saline River carry?

About 3,750 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is FAP 331 (us 45) over North Fork Saline River?

The structure is 231 ft (70.4 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 331 (us 45) over North Fork Saline River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.