US Bridges

FAS 1336 Ch 44 over Drainage Ditch

Good

Iroquois County, Illinois · 3 MI E .5M S Buckley · Structure no. 038300400000000

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
325
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 1336 Ch 44 over Drainage Ditch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 1336 Ch 44 over Drainage Ditch in Iroquois County, Illinois. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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 325 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 379 by 2046. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesFAS 1336 Ch 44
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location3 MI E .5M S Buckley
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.58568, -87.99957
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
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 rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating23.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic325 (2022)
Projected traffic379 by 2046
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 1336 Ch 44 over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 1336 Ch 44 over Drainage Ditch 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 1336 Ch 44 over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 325 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is FAS 1336 Ch 44 over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 1336 Ch 44 over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.