FAS 517(CH 11) over Ditch
PoorChampaign County, Illinois · W of Thomasboro · Structure no. 010448900000000
- Built
- 2002
- 23 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 68 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 800
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAS 517(CH 11) over Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAS 517(CH 11) over Ditch in Champaign County, Illinois. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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.
It carries about 800 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 808 by 2046. The structure is 68 ft (20.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAS 517(CH 11) over Ditch built?
It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAS 517(CH 11) over 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does FAS 517(CH 11) over Ditch carry?
About 800 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is FAS 517(CH 11) over Ditch?
The structure is 68 ft (20.8 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns FAS 517(CH 11) over Ditch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.