US Bridges

FAP 323(US 36) over Ditch #3

Fair

Moultrie County, Illinois · 2.6 MI W of Hammond · Structure no. 070004700000000

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
87 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,050
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 323(US 36) over Ditch #3 is a concrete continuous slab carrying FAP 323(US 36) over Ditch #3 in Moultrie County, Illinois. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 2,050 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,468 by 2046. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 323(US 36)
CrossesDitch #3
Location2.6 MI W of Hammond
RouteU.S. Route 36
CountyMoultrie County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.79224, -88.6371
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating42.5 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length87 ft (26.5 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,050 (2023)
Projected traffic2,468 by 2046
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 FAP 323(US 36) over Ditch #3 built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 323(US 36) over Ditch #3 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 323(US 36) over Ditch #3 carry?

About 2,050 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is FAP 323(US 36) over Ditch #3?

The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 323(US 36) over Ditch #3?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.