US Bridges

FAS 1362 Gallahue over Pella DR Ditch

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Ford County, Illinois · 1580E 2800N · Structure no. 027337500000000

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
129 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 1362 Gallahue over Pella DR Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying FAS 1362 Gallahue over Pella DR Ditch in Ford County, Illinois. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 51 by 2046. The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 1362 Gallahue
CrossesPella DR Ditch
Location1580E 2800N
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFord County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.80681, -88.16687
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length129 ft (39.3 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2023)
Projected traffic51 by 2046
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 FAS 1362 Gallahue over Pella DR Ditch built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 1362 Gallahue over Pella DR Ditch 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 1362 Gallahue over Pella DR Ditch carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is FAS 1362 Gallahue over Pella DR Ditch?

The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 1362 Gallahue over Pella DR Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.