FAS 343 Ch 3 over Waterway
FairLivingston County, Illinois · 860N 3300E · Structure no. 053500800000000
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old, rebuilt 1990
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 22 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 850
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAS 343 Ch 3 over Waterway is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 343 Ch 3 over Waterway in Livingston County, Illinois. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 89 years old, older 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 850 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 682 by 2046. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAS 343 Ch 3 over Waterway built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.
What condition is FAS 343 Ch 3 over Waterway 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does FAS 343 Ch 3 over Waterway carry?
About 850 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is FAS 343 Ch 3 over Waterway?
The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns FAS 343 Ch 3 over Waterway?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.