US Bridges

FAS342/CHATSWORTH over Trib to Big Four Dch

Fair

Ford County, Illinois · 1330N 900E · Structure no. 027340900000000

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
65 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS342/CHATSWORTH over Trib to Big Four Dch is a concrete continuous slab carrying FAS342/CHATSWORTH over Trib to Big Four Dch in Ford County, Illinois. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 33% of them trucks, projected to reach 202 by 2046. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS342/CHATSWORTH
CrossesTrib to Big Four Dch
Location1330N 900E
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFord County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.594, -88.29109
Functional classRural Major 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 rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 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 closed3.1 mi (5 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/CHATSWORTH over Trib to Big Four Dch built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS342/CHATSWORTH over Trib to Big Four Dch 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 FAS342/CHATSWORTH over Trib to Big Four Dch carry?

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

How long is FAS342/CHATSWORTH over Trib to Big Four Dch?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FAS342/CHATSWORTH over Trib to Big Four Dch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.