US Bridges

FAS 321 CH4 Sa 4 over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Iroquois County, Illinois · 3.08 MI W of I-57 · Structure no. 038018300000000

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
80 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
325
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 321 CH4 Sa 4 over Drainage Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAS 321 CH4 Sa 4 over Drainage Ditch in Iroquois County, Illinois. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 325 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 303 by 2046. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFAS 321 CH4 Sa 4
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location3.08 MI W of I-57
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.93446, -87.99294
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.7 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic325 (2022)
Projected traffic303 by 2046
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 CH4 Sa 4 over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 321 CH4 Sa 4 over Drainage 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 FAS 321 CH4 Sa 4 over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 325 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FAS 321 CH4 Sa 4 over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 321 CH4 Sa 4 over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.