US Bridges

FAS 321 Ch 4 over Iroquois River

Good

Iroquois County, Illinois · 3 MI E of Ill 45 · Structure no. 038017800000000

Built
1975
50 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
372 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
425
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 321 Ch 4 over Iroquois River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 321 Ch 4 over Iroquois River in Iroquois County, Illinois. It was built in 1975 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 50 years old, older 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 425 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 429 by 2046. The structure is 372 ft (113.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesFAS 321 Ch 4
CrossesIroquois River
Location3 MI E of Ill 45
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.93194, -87.81313
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length372 ft (113.3 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic425 (2022)
Projected traffic429 by 2046
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 321 Ch 4 over Iroquois River built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is FAS 321 Ch 4 over Iroquois River 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 321 Ch 4 over Iroquois River carry?

About 425 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FAS 321 Ch 4 over Iroquois River?

The structure is 372 ft (113.3 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 321 Ch 4 over Iroquois River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.