US Bridges

FAS1887-SARAVILLE over S Fork Saline River

Good

Williamson County, Illinois · 4 MI S Crab Orchard · Structure no. 100315600000000

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
161 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,150
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS1887-SARAVILLE over S Fork Saline River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAS1887-SARAVILLE over S Fork Saline River in Williamson County, Illinois. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 1,150 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,162 by 2046. The structure is 161 ft (49.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesFAS1887-SARAVILLE
CrossesS Fork Saline River
Location4 MI S Crab Orchard
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.67804, -88.80335
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 rating66.8 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length161 ft (49.2 m)
Longest span59 ft (17.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,150 (2021)
Projected traffic1,162 by 2046
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 FAS1887-SARAVILLE over S Fork Saline River built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS1887-SARAVILLE over S Fork Saline River 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 2023.

How much traffic does FAS1887-SARAVILLE over S Fork Saline River carry?

About 1,150 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is FAS1887-SARAVILLE over S Fork Saline River?

The structure is 161 ft (49.2 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FAS1887-SARAVILLE over S Fork Saline River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.