Ch 14 FAS 238 over Acme Ditch
FairHenry County, Illinois · 7 MI SE Atkinson · Structure no. 037324200000000
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 42 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 250
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ch 14 FAS 238 over Acme Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ch 14 FAS 238 over Acme Ditch in Henry County, Illinois. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 6 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 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 216 by 2046. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ch 14 FAS 238 over Acme Ditch built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ch 14 FAS 238 over Acme 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does Ch 14 FAS 238 over Acme Ditch carry?
About 250 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.
How long is Ch 14 FAS 238 over Acme Ditch?
The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns Ch 14 FAS 238 over Acme Ditch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.