FAS 523(CH 5) over Jordan Slough
GoodDouglas County, Illinois · 4.5 N of Newman · Structure no. 021004800000000
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 48 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 450
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAS 523(CH 5) over Jordan Slough is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAS 523(CH 5) over Jordan Slough in Douglas County, Illinois. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 450 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 354 by 2046. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAS 523(CH 5) over Jordan Slough built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAS 523(CH 5) over Jordan Slough 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 2025.
How much traffic does FAS 523(CH 5) over Jordan Slough carry?
About 450 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.
How long is FAS 523(CH 5) over Jordan Slough?
The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns FAS 523(CH 5) over Jordan Slough?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.