FAP 323(US 36) over Kaskaskia River
PoorDouglas County, Illinois · W of Ficklin · Structure no. 021001800000000
- Built
- 1927
- 98 years old, rebuilt 1986
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 175 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,550
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAP 323(US 36) over Kaskaskia River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 323(US 36) over Kaskaskia River in Douglas County, Illinois. It was built in 1927 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 98 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 3,550 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,889 by 2046. The structure is 175 ft (53.2 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAP 323(US 36) over Kaskaskia River built?
It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.
What condition is FAP 323(US 36) over Kaskaskia River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does FAP 323(US 36) over Kaskaskia River carry?
About 3,550 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is FAP 323(US 36) over Kaskaskia River?
The structure is 175 ft (53.2 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.3 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns FAP 323(US 36) over Kaskaskia River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.