FAS-800 over Elm River
PoorPosted for loadWayne County, Illinois · 1.3 MI E Enterprise · Structure no. 096302200000000
- Built
- 1948
- 77 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 274 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 800
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAS-800 over Elm River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS-800 over Elm River 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 800 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 918 by 2046. The structure is 274 ft (83.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAS-800 over Elm River built?
It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAS-800 over Elm River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.
How much traffic does FAS-800 over Elm River carry?
About 800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is FAS-800 over Elm River?
The structure is 274 ft (83.5 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns FAS-800 over Elm River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.