US Bridges

US 45(FAP 800) over Ditch

Fair

Champaign County, Illinois · S Edge Thomasboro · Structure no. 010004200000000

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 45(FAP 800) over Ditch is a concrete tee beam carrying US 45(FAP 800) over Ditch in Champaign County, Illinois. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 8,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,267 by 2046. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 49 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS 45(FAP 800)
CrossesDitch
LocationS Edge Thomasboro
RouteU.S. Route 45
CountyChampaign County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.23308, -88.18302
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.3 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.8 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,500 (2023)
Projected traffic4,267 by 2046
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 US 45(FAP 800) over Ditch built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 45(FAP 800) over 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does US 45(FAP 800) over Ditch carry?

About 8,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 45(FAP 800) over Ditch?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns US 45(FAP 800) over Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.