US Bridges

FAS 900 over S Fork Saline River

Fair

Saline County, Illinois · 3.21 MI S.E. US 45 · Structure no. 083300900000000

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
282 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 900 over S Fork Saline River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 900 over S Fork Saline River in Saline County, Illinois. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 303 by 2046. The structure is 282 ft (86 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 900
CrossesS Fork Saline River
Location3.21 MI S.E. US 45
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySaline County
StateIllinois
Coordinates37.65508, -88.58738
Functional classRural Minor 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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating44.3 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length282 ft (86 m)
Longest span108 ft (32.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2020)
Projected traffic303 by 2046
Trucks13%
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 900 over S Fork Saline River built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 900 over S Fork Saline River 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 900 over S Fork Saline River carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is FAS 900 over S Fork Saline River?

The structure is 282 ft (86 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 900 over S Fork Saline River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.