US Bridges

FAS 522(CH 12) over Ditch

Good

Champaign County, Illinois · N of Bongard RD · Structure no. 010024400000000

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
575
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 522(CH 12) over Ditch is a concrete slab carrying FAS 522(CH 12) over Ditch in Champaign 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 575 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 505 by 2046. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFAS 522(CH 12)
CrossesDitch
LocationN of Bongard RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.9345, -88.06626
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.5 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic575 (2024)
Projected traffic505 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 FAS 522(CH 12) over Ditch built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 522(CH 12) over Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 522(CH 12) over Ditch carry?

About 575 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FAS 522(CH 12) over Ditch?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 522(CH 12) over Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.