US Bridges

FAS-2818 (CH-13) over Gum Branch

Good

Wayne County, Illinois · 10 MI NW Johnsonvill · Structure no. 096337900000000

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
600
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS-2818 (CH-13) over Gum Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAS-2818 (CH-13) over Gum Branch in Wayne County, Illinois. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 561 by 2046. The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesFAS-2818 (CH-13)
CrossesGum Branch
Location10 MI NW Johnsonvill
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.5761, -88.64971
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 length61 ft (18.7 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 traffic600 (2022)
Projected traffic561 by 2046
Trucks8%
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-2818 (CH-13) over Gum Branch built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS-2818 (CH-13) over Gum Branch 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does FAS-2818 (CH-13) over Gum Branch carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is FAS-2818 (CH-13) over Gum Branch?

The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FAS-2818 (CH-13) over Gum Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.