US Bridges

FAS-2819 (CH-12) over Trib Skillet Fork

Good

Wayne County, Illinois · 2.5 MI N Wayne City · Structure no. 096335600000000

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
425
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS-2819 (CH-12) over Trib Skillet Fork is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAS-2819 (CH-12) over Trib Skillet Fork in Wayne County, Illinois. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 425 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 459 by 2046. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesFAS-2819 (CH-12)
CrossesTrib Skillet Fork
Location2.5 MI N Wayne City
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.39437, -88.58749
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable 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 length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic425 (2022)
Projected traffic459 by 2046
Trucks20%
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-2819 (CH-12) over Trib Skillet Fork built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS-2819 (CH-12) over Trib Skillet 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does FAS-2819 (CH-12) over Trib Skillet Fork carry?

About 425 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is FAS-2819 (CH-12) over Trib Skillet Fork?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FAS-2819 (CH-12) over Trib Skillet Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.