US Bridges

FAS1346 CH5 Lehigh over Big Four Ditch Trib

Good

Ford County, Illinois · 1490E 100N · Structure no. 027344200000000

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS1346 CH5 Lehigh over Big Four Ditch Trib is a concrete channel beam carrying FAS1346 CH5 Lehigh over Big Four Ditch Trib in Ford County, Illinois. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 43% of them trucks, projected to reach 126 by 2046. The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesFAS1346 CH5 Lehigh
CrossesBig Four Ditch Trib
Location1490E 100N
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.41455, -88.1772
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.7 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.1 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2023)
Projected traffic126 by 2046
Trucks43%
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 FAS1346 CH5 Lehigh over Big Four Ditch Trib built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS1346 CH5 Lehigh over Big Four Ditch Trib 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 FAS1346 CH5 Lehigh over Big Four Ditch Trib carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 43% are trucks.

How long is FAS1346 CH5 Lehigh over Big Four Ditch Trib?

The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns FAS1346 CH5 Lehigh over Big Four Ditch Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.