US Bridges

FAS 473/SHAMBROOK over Wall Town DR Ditch

Fair

Ford County, Illinois · 1260E 1600N · Structure no. 027342700000000

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 473/SHAMBROOK over Wall Town DR Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying FAS 473/SHAMBROOK over Wall Town DR Ditch in Ford County, Illinois. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 75 vehicles a day, roughly 56% of them trucks, projected to reach 101 by 2046. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 27 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesFAS 473/SHAMBROOK
CrossesWall Town DR Ditch
Location1260E 1600N
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFord County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.63268, -88.22382
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 inspectionMay 2023
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable 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 length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2023)
Projected traffic101 by 2046
Trucks56%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 473/SHAMBROOK over Wall Town DR Ditch built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 473/SHAMBROOK over Wall Town DR Ditch 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 473/SHAMBROOK over Wall Town DR Ditch carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 56% are trucks.

How long is FAS 473/SHAMBROOK over Wall Town DR Ditch?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 473/SHAMBROOK over Wall Town DR Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.