US Bridges

FAP-821 (ILL-15) over Skillet Fork Overflo

Fair

Wayne County, Illinois · .2 MI N Wayne City · Structure no. 096006200000000

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
422 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
3,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP-821 (ILL-15) over Skillet Fork Overflo is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP-821 (ILL-15) over Skillet Fork Overflo in Wayne 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 3,500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,264 by 2046. The structure is 422 ft (128.6 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 54.1 mi (87 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP-821 (ILL-15)
CrossesSkillet Fork Overflo
Location.2 MI N Wayne City
RouteState Highway 15
CountyWayne County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.36031, -88.58809
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 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
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 rating79.3 US tons
Inventory rating47.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadHS 20
Structure length422 ft (128.6 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,500 (2023)
Projected traffic3,264 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed54.1 mi (87 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-821 (ILL-15) over Skillet Fork Overflo built?

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

What condition is FAP-821 (ILL-15) over Skillet Fork Overflo 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does FAP-821 (ILL-15) over Skillet Fork Overflo carry?

About 3,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FAP-821 (ILL-15) over Skillet Fork Overflo?

The structure is 422 ft (128.6 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns FAP-821 (ILL-15) over Skillet Fork Overflo?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.