US Bridges

FAS-2816 (CH-19) over Gum Road Ditch

Fair

Wayne County, Illinois · 6 MI S Golden Gate · Structure no. 096335700000000

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
71 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS-2816 (CH-19) over Gum Road Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAS-2816 (CH-19) over Gum Road Ditch in Wayne County, Illinois. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 102 by 2046. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesFAS-2816 (CH-19)
CrossesGum Road Ditch
Location6 MI S Golden Gate
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.27101, -88.18723
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than 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 spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length71 ft (21.6 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2022)
Projected traffic102 by 2046
Trucks26%
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-2816 (CH-19) over Gum Road Ditch built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS-2816 (CH-19) over Gum Road Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does FAS-2816 (CH-19) over Gum Road Ditch carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is FAS-2816 (CH-19) over Gum Road Ditch?

The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FAS-2816 (CH-19) over Gum Road Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.