US Bridges

FAS 1346/CH5/LEHIG over Trib to Big 4 Ditch

Good

Ford County, Illinois · 1710E 100N · Structure no. 027342400000000

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
89 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 1346/CH5/LEHIG over Trib to Big 4 Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying FAS 1346/CH5/LEHIG over Trib to Big 4 Ditch in Ford County, Illinois. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 39% of them trucks, projected to reach 202 by 2046. The structure is 89 ft (27 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 1346/CH5/LEHIG
CrossesTrib to Big 4 Ditch
Location1710E 100N
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFord County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.41486, -88.13377
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 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 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 + Mod
Structure length89 ft (27 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2023)
Projected traffic202 by 2046
Trucks39%
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 FAS 1346/CH5/LEHIG over Trib to Big 4 Ditch built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 1346/CH5/LEHIG over Trib to Big 4 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 1346/CH5/LEHIG over Trib to Big 4 Ditch carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 39% are trucks.

How long is FAS 1346/CH5/LEHIG over Trib to Big 4 Ditch?

The structure is 89 ft (27 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 1346/CH5/LEHIG over Trib to Big 4 Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.