US Bridges

FAP 776 (il 242) over Fish Slough

Good

Wayne County, Illinois · 3.5 MI S Wayne City · Structure no. 096007000000000

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
75 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,350
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 776 (il 242) over Fish Slough is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 776 (il 242) over Fish Slough in Wayne County, Illinois. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 1,350 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,275 by 2046. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 47.2 mi (76 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 776 (il 242)
CrossesFish Slough
Location3.5 MI S Wayne City
RouteState Highway 242
CountyWayne County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.29319, -88.58134
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating49.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,350 (2023)
Projected traffic1,275 by 2046
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed47.2 mi (76 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 776 (il 242) over Fish Slough built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 776 (il 242) over Fish Slough 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 2021.

How much traffic does FAP 776 (il 242) over Fish Slough carry?

About 1,350 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is FAP 776 (il 242) over Fish Slough?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 776 (il 242) over Fish Slough?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.