US Bridges

FAS342 CH24 Chtsw. over Big Four Ditch

Good

Ford County, Illinois · 1420N 900E · Structure no. 027338000000000

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
75 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS342 CH24 Chtsw. over Big Four Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying FAS342 CH24 Chtsw. over Big Four Ditch in Ford County, Illinois. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 33% of them trucks, projected to reach 202 by 2046. The structure is 75 ft (23 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesFAS342 CH24 Chtsw.
CrossesBig Four Ditch
Location1420N 900E
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.60615, -88.29114
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length75 ft (23 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2023)
Projected traffic202 by 2046
Trucks33%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 FAS342 CH24 Chtsw. over Big Four Ditch built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS342 CH24 Chtsw. over Big Four 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 FAS342 CH24 Chtsw. over Big Four Ditch carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 33% are trucks.

How long is FAS342 CH24 Chtsw. over Big Four Ditch?

The structure is 75 ft (23 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns FAS342 CH24 Chtsw. over Big Four Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.