US Bridges

FAS -2823 over Drainage Ditch

Good

Wayne County, Illinois · 3.5 MI NW Mill Shoal · Structure no. 096339600000000

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS -2823 over Drainage Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAS -2823 over Drainage Ditch in Wayne County, Illinois. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 77 by 2046. The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesFAS -2823
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location3.5 MI NW Mill Shoal
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.29996, -88.41424
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length62 ft (18.8 m)
Longest span59 ft (17.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2022)
Projected traffic77 by 2046
Trucks2%
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

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 -2823 over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS -2823 over Drainage 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 2024.

How much traffic does FAS -2823 over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is FAS -2823 over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns FAS -2823 over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.