US Bridges

FAS 253/CH 10 over Bureau CO Ditch

Fair

Bureau County, Illinois · 6 Mi. N. of Mineral · Structure no. 006307100000000

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 253/CH 10 over Bureau CO Ditch is a concrete slab carrying FAS 253/CH 10 over Bureau CO Ditch in Bureau County, Illinois. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 5 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 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 202 by 2046. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 32.9 mi (53 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 253/CH 10
CrossesBureau CO Ditch
Location6 Mi. N. of Mineral
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBureau County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.46691, -89.82935
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span26 ft (8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2020)
Projected traffic202 by 2046
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed32.9 mi (53 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 FAS 253/CH 10 over Bureau CO Ditch built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 253/CH 10 over Bureau CO 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 253/CH 10 over Bureau CO Ditch carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is FAS 253/CH 10 over Bureau CO Ditch?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 253/CH 10 over Bureau CO Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.