US Bridges

FAI-74 over Ditch

Good

Champaign County, Illinois · 1.5 MI E of Urbana · Structure no. 010204500000000

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
28,300
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAI-74 over Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying FAI-74 over Ditch in Champaign County, Illinois. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 28,300 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,987 by 2046. The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFAI-74
CrossesDitch
Location1.5 MI E of Urbana
RouteInterstate 74
Coordinates40.12041, -88.13475
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length43 ft (13 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,300 (2023)
Projected traffic28,987 by 2046
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 FAI-74 over Ditch built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAI-74 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does FAI-74 over Ditch carry?

About 28,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is FAI-74 over Ditch?

The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns FAI-74 over Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.