US Bridges

FAS 519 (ch 1) over Big Ditch

Good

Champaign County, Illinois · 1.5 M South of Dewey · Structure no. 010456600000000

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
132 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,550
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 519 (ch 1) over Big Ditch is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 519 (ch 1) over Big Ditch in Champaign County, Illinois. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 2,550 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,576 by 2046. The structure is 132 ft (40.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 519 (ch 1)
CrossesBig Ditch
Location1.5 M South of Dewey
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyChampaign County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.29629, -88.28968
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length132 ft (40.3 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,550 (2021)
Projected traffic2,576 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 519 (ch 1) over Big Ditch built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 519 (ch 1) over Big 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 519 (ch 1) over Big Ditch carry?

About 2,550 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FAS 519 (ch 1) over Big Ditch?

The structure is 132 ft (40.3 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 519 (ch 1) over Big Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.