FAS577 over Schaad Ditch
FairCass County, Illinois · 5 MI Nnw Virginia · Structure no. 009500000000000
- Built
- 1948
- 77 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 26 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 600
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAS577 over Schaad Ditch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS577 over Schaad Ditch in Cass County, Illinois. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 600 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 606 by 2046. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAS577 over Schaad Ditch built?
It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAS577 over Schaad Ditch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2023.
How much traffic does FAS577 over Schaad Ditch carry?
About 600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is FAS577 over Schaad Ditch?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).
Who owns FAS577 over Schaad Ditch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.