US Bridges

FAS-2816 over Union Drain Ditch

Good

Wayne County, Illinois · 0.25 MI E Golden Gt · Structure no. 096337100000000

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
75
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS-2816 over Union Drain Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAS-2816 over Union Drain Ditch in Wayne County, Illinois. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 77 by 2046. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesFAS-2816
CrossesUnion Drain Ditch
Location0.25 MI E Golden Gt
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.35699, -88.19642
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2022)
Projected traffic77 by 2046
Trucks17%
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 over Union Drain Ditch built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS-2816 over Union Drain Ditch 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 Union Drain Ditch carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is FAS-2816 over Union Drain Ditch?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FAS-2816 over Union Drain Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.