US Bridges

FAS 529(CH 17) over E Lake Fork Ditch

Good

Champaign County, Illinois · Ivesdale · Structure no. 010026600000000

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
80 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,200
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 529(CH 17) over E Lake Fork Ditch is a concrete slab carrying FAS 529(CH 17) over E Lake Fork Ditch in Champaign County, Illinois. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,212 by 2046. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFAS 529(CH 17)
CrossesE Lake Fork Ditch
LocationIvesdale
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.94609, -88.45239
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 inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating70.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2021)
Projected traffic1,212 by 2046
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 529(CH 17) over E Lake Fork Ditch built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 529(CH 17) over E Lake Fork 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does FAS 529(CH 17) over E Lake Fork Ditch carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is FAS 529(CH 17) over E Lake Fork Ditch?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 529(CH 17) over E Lake Fork Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.