FAS 956 over Dry Ridge Ditch
FairMassac County, Illinois · 2.3 MI E of US 45 · Structure no. 064308600000000
- Built
- 1984
- 41 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 52 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAS 956 over Dry Ridge Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAS 956 over Dry Ridge Ditch in Massac County, Illinois. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 202 by 2046. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAS 956 over Dry Ridge Ditch built?
It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAS 956 over Dry Ridge 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does FAS 956 over Dry Ridge Ditch carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is FAS 956 over Dry Ridge Ditch?
The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns FAS 956 over Dry Ridge Ditch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.