US Bridges

Ch 33 over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Champaign County, Illinois · Thomasboro · Structure no. 010201300000000

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,350
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ch 33 over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Ch 33 over Drainage Ditch in Champaign County, Illinois. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 1,350 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,162 by 2046. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCh 33
CrossesDrainage Ditch
LocationThomasboro
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.23848, -88.19588
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,350 (2024)
Projected traffic1,162 by 2046
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Ch 33 over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ch 33 over Drainage 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 Ch 33 over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 1,350 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Ch 33 over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Ch 33 over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.