US Bridges

FAS 341 Ch 3 over Wall Town Ditch

Good

Ford County, Illinois · 1200N 1350E · Structure no. 027337900000000

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
89 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
475
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 341 Ch 3 over Wall Town Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying FAS 341 Ch 3 over Wall Town Ditch in Ford County, Illinois. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 475 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 328 by 2046. The structure is 89 ft (27.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesFAS 341 Ch 3
CrossesWall Town Ditch
Location1200N 1350E
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.57466, -88.20353
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 inspectionMay 2024
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 rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length89 ft (27.2 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic475 (2023)
Projected traffic328 by 2046
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 341 Ch 3 over Wall Town Ditch built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 341 Ch 3 over Wall Town 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 341 Ch 3 over Wall Town Ditch carry?

About 475 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is FAS 341 Ch 3 over Wall Town Ditch?

The structure is 89 ft (27.2 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 341 Ch 3 over Wall Town Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.