US Bridges

FAS-2822 over Eagle Slough Drainag

Poor

Wayne County, Illinois · 5 MI SW Fairfield · Structure no. 096303300000000

Built
1915
110 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2025
Type
Other
Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS-2822 over Eagle Slough Drainag is a concrete other carrying FAS-2822 over Eagle Slough Drainag in Wayne County, Illinois. It was built in 1915, so it is 110 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.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 10 by 2046. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS-2822
CrossesEagle Slough Drainag
Location5 MI SW Fairfield
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWayne County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.31793, -88.47441
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating38.9 US tons
Inventory rating23.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2022)
Projected traffic10 by 2046
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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$172,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS-2822 over Eagle Slough Drainag built?

It was built in 1915, making it 110 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS-2822 over Eagle Slough Drainag 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does FAS-2822 over Eagle Slough Drainag carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is FAS-2822 over Eagle Slough Drainag?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns FAS-2822 over Eagle Slough Drainag?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.