FAS 1425 over Big Meadow Ditch
PoorHancock County, Illinois · 1.0 MI N of Basco · Structure no. 034370800000000
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 86 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 325
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAS 1425 over Big Meadow Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAS 1425 over Big Meadow Ditch in Hancock County, Illinois. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 2 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 325 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 455 by 2046. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAS 1425 over Big Meadow Ditch built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAS 1425 over Big Meadow Ditch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.
How much traffic does FAS 1425 over Big Meadow Ditch carry?
About 325 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is FAS 1425 over Big Meadow Ditch?
The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns FAS 1425 over Big Meadow Ditch?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.