US Bridges

FAS 2821 over Branch Elm River Dra

Good

Wayne County, Illinois · 3.5 MI Ssw Mt. Erie · Structure no. 096347000000000

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
64 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 2821 over Branch Elm River Dra is a concrete slab carrying FAS 2821 over Branch Elm River Dra in Wayne County, Illinois. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 51 by 2046. The structure is 64 ft (19.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesFAS 2821
CrossesBranch Elm River Dra
Location3.5 MI Ssw Mt. Erie
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.45831, -88.25244
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 inspectionAugust 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.4 US tons
Inventory rating50.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length64 ft (19.4 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2022)
Projected traffic51 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 2821 over Branch Elm River Dra built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 2821 over Branch Elm River Dra 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 August 2022.

How much traffic does FAS 2821 over Branch Elm River Dra carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FAS 2821 over Branch Elm River Dra?

The structure is 64 ft (19.4 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 2821 over Branch Elm River Dra?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.