US Bridges

FAS-2821 over Dry Fork

Good

Wayne County, Illinois · 5 MI W Geff · Structure no. 096332400000000

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
108 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS-2821 over Dry Fork is a concrete channel beam carrying FAS-2821 over Dry Fork in Wayne County, Illinois. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 102 by 2046. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesFAS-2821
CrossesDry Fork
Location5 MI W Geff
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.44542, -88.50746
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length108 ft (32.9 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2022)
Projected traffic102 by 2046
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS-2821 over Dry Fork built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS-2821 over Dry Fork 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does FAS-2821 over Dry Fork carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAS-2821 over Dry Fork?

The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns FAS-2821 over Dry Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.