US Bridges

FAS-2816 over White Oak Slough

Good

Wayne County, Illinois · 0.5 MI N Golden Gate · Structure no. 096336400000000

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
241 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS-2816 over White Oak Slough is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAS-2816 over White Oak Slough in Wayne County, Illinois. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 255 by 2046. The structure is 241 ft (73.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesFAS-2816
CrossesWhite Oak Slough
Location0.5 MI N Golden Gate
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.37205, -88.20362
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 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 spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length241 ft (73.6 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2022)
Projected traffic255 by 2046
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 over White Oak Slough built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS-2816 over White Oak Slough 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 2022.

How much traffic does FAS-2816 over White Oak Slough carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is FAS-2816 over White Oak Slough?

The structure is 241 ft (73.6 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FAS-2816 over White Oak Slough?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.