US Bridges

FAS 898 over Trib Mid Fk Saline R

Fair

Saline County, Illinois · 1.80 MI S of Il 34 · Structure no. 083500200000000

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,250
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 898 over Trib Mid Fk Saline R is a concrete culvert carrying FAS 898 over Trib Mid Fk Saline R in Saline County, Illinois. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 1,250 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,263 by 2046. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesFAS 898
CrossesTrib Mid Fk Saline R
Location1.80 MI S of Il 34
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySaline County
StateIllinois
Coordinates37.81568, -88.65173
Functional classRural Major 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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: 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 rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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 closed3.1 mi (5 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 Trib Mid Fk Saline R built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 898 over Trib Mid Fk 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 898 over Trib Mid Fk Saline R carry?

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

How long is FAS 898 over Trib Mid Fk Saline R?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns FAS 898 over Trib Mid Fk Saline R?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.