US Bridges

FAS 529(CH 17) over E Lake Fork Ditch

Good

Champaign County, Illinois · 3 MI W of Sadorus · Structure no. 010202000000000

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
600
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 529(CH 17) over E Lake Fork Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying FAS 529(CH 17) over E Lake Fork Ditch in Champaign County, Illinois. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 600 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 606 by 2046. The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFAS 529(CH 17)
CrossesE Lake Fork Ditch
Location3 MI W of Sadorus
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.95256, -88.41633
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length28 ft (8.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.8 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2022)
Projected traffic606 by 2046
Trucks20%
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

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 1988, making it 37 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 February 2024.

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

About 600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

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

The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.8 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.