FAS 532(CH 6) over Kankakee Drain Ditch
PoorChampaign County, Illinois · 4.8 MI S Seymour · Structure no. 010427100000000
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 116 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 625
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAS 532(CH 6) over Kankakee Drain Ditch is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 532(CH 6) over Kankakee Drain Ditch in Champaign County, Illinois. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.
It carries about 625 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 631 by 2046. The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAS 532(CH 6) over Kankakee Drain Ditch built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAS 532(CH 6) over Kankakee Drain Ditch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.
How much traffic does FAS 532(CH 6) over Kankakee Drain Ditch carry?
About 625 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.
How long is FAS 532(CH 6) over Kankakee Drain Ditch?
The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns FAS 532(CH 6) over Kankakee Drain Ditch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.