US Bridges

FAS 898 over Possum Tail Branch

Good

Saline County, Illinois · 0.03 MI N Ill 13 · Structure no. 083315400000000

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,250
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 898 over Possum Tail Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAS 898 over Possum Tail Branch in Saline County, Illinois. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 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 1,250 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,263 by 2046. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 898
CrossesPossum Tail Branch
Location0.03 MI N Ill 13
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySaline County
StateIllinois
Coordinates37.73939, -88.67542
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating65.7 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,250 (2020)
Projected traffic1,263 by 2046
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 898 over Possum Tail Branch built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 898 over Possum Tail Branch 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 898 over Possum Tail Branch carry?

About 1,250 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is FAS 898 over Possum Tail Branch?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 898 over Possum Tail Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.