US Bridges

FAS 2812 over Pond Creek Tributary

Good

Wayne County, Illinois · 3 MI S Merriam · Structure no. 096334600000000

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
75
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 2812 over Pond Creek Tributary is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAS 2812 over Pond Creek Tributary in Wayne County, Illinois. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 75 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 51 by 2046. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFAS 2812
CrossesPond Creek Tributary
Location3 MI S Merriam
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.31329, -88.27816
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 2022
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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2022)
Projected traffic51 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 2812 over Pond Creek Tributary built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 2812 over Pond Creek Tributary 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 2022.

How much traffic does FAS 2812 over Pond Creek Tributary carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 2812 over Pond Creek Tributary?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 2812 over Pond Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.