US Bridges

FAS332 CH8 Gallahu over Stream

Fair

Ford County, Illinois · 2830N 1800E · Structure no. 027338100000000

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
61 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS332 CH8 Gallahu over Stream is a concrete continuous slab carrying FAS332 CH8 Gallahu over Stream in Ford County, Illinois. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 51 by 2046. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS332 CH8 Gallahu
CrossesStream
Location2830N 1800E
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFord County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.81158, -88.12685
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span23 ft (6.9 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2022)
Projected traffic51 by 2046
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 FAS332 CH8 Gallahu over Stream built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS332 CH8 Gallahu over Stream in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does FAS332 CH8 Gallahu over Stream carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is FAS332 CH8 Gallahu over Stream?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns FAS332 CH8 Gallahu over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.