US Bridges

FAS 903 over Trib M Fork Saline R

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Saline County, Illinois · 2.5 MI SW Galatia · Structure no. 083318100000000

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 903 over Trib M Fork Saline R is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAS 903 over Trib M Fork Saline R in Saline County, Illinois. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 505 by 2046. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 31 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesFAS 903
CrossesTrib M Fork Saline R
Location2.5 MI SW Galatia
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySaline County
StateIllinois
Coordinates37.81979, -88.67231
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 inspectionNovember 2022
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 alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.5 US tons
Inventory rating48.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2020)
Projected traffic505 by 2046
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 903 over Trib M Fork Saline R built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 903 over Trib M Fork Saline R 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 November 2022.

How much traffic does FAS 903 over Trib M Fork Saline R carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is FAS 903 over Trib M Fork Saline R?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 903 over Trib M Fork Saline R?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.