FAS 323 Ch 40 over Possum Trot Ditch
PoorClosed to trafficIroquois County, Illinois · 3.5M S Sheldon 1.1 W · Structure no. 038540000000000
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 300
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAS 323 Ch 40 over Possum Trot Ditch is a concrete slab carrying FAS 323 Ch 40 over Possum Trot Ditch in Iroquois County, Illinois. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 4 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 300 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 354 by 2046. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAS 323 Ch 40 over Possum Trot Ditch built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAS 323 Ch 40 over Possum Trot 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does FAS 323 Ch 40 over Possum Trot Ditch carry?
About 300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is FAS 323 Ch 40 over Possum Trot Ditch?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns FAS 323 Ch 40 over Possum Trot Ditch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.