US Bridges

FAS 502(CH 20) over Ditch

Good

Champaign County, Illinois · .75 MI W of Royal · Structure no. 010027100000000

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
675
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 502(CH 20) over Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying FAS 502(CH 20) over Ditch in Champaign County, Illinois. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 675 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 682 by 2046. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesFAS 502(CH 20)
CrossesDitch
Location.75 MI W of Royal
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.19266, -87.98317
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2022
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.9 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic675 (2021)
Projected traffic682 by 2046
Trucks11%
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 FAS 502(CH 20) over Ditch built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 502(CH 20) 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 February 2022.

How much traffic does FAS 502(CH 20) over Ditch carry?

About 675 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is FAS 502(CH 20) over Ditch?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 502(CH 20) over Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.