US Bridges

FAS-2818 over Skillet Fork CR

Fair

Wayne County, Illinois · 2.7 MI S Orchardvill · Structure no. 096301100000000

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
238 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
900
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS-2818 over Skillet Fork CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS-2818 over Skillet Fork CR in Wayne County, Illinois. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 900 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 867 by 2046. The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS-2818
CrossesSkillet Fork CR
Location2.7 MI S Orchardvill
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWayne County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.46663, -88.65213
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length238 ft (72.5 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic900 (2022)
Projected traffic867 by 2046
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$800,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS-2818 over Skillet Fork CR built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS-2818 over Skillet Fork CR 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does FAS-2818 over Skillet Fork CR carry?

About 900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is FAS-2818 over Skillet Fork CR?

The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns FAS-2818 over Skillet Fork CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.