US Bridges

Ch 1(FAS 658) over Ditch #4

Fair

Moultrie County, Illinois · 4.8 MI N Lovington · Structure no. 070300100000000

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
74 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
175
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ch 1(FAS 658) over Ditch #4 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ch 1(FAS 658) over Ditch #4 in Moultrie County, Illinois. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 175 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 184 by 2046. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCh 1(FAS 658)
CrossesDitch #4
Location4.8 MI N Lovington
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMoultrie County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.78845, -88.63484
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating37.1 US tons
Inventory rating13.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 15
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic175 (2020)
Projected traffic184 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Ch 1(FAS 658) over Ditch #4 built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ch 1(FAS 658) over Ditch #4 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Ch 1(FAS 658) over Ditch #4 carry?

About 175 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ch 1(FAS 658) over Ditch #4?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Ch 1(FAS 658) over Ditch #4?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.