FAS-2821 over Elm River DR Ditch
FairWayne County, Illinois · 4.75 MI SW Mt Erie · Structure no. 096336300000000
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 102 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 35
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAS-2821 over Elm River DR Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAS-2821 over Elm River DR Ditch 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 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 35 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 77 by 2046. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAS-2821 over Elm River DR Ditch built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAS-2821 over Elm River DR 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-2821 over Elm River DR Ditch carry?
About 35 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is FAS-2821 over Elm River DR Ditch?
The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns FAS-2821 over Elm River DR Ditch?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.