FAS 1605(CH 11) over Buttermilk Ditch
GoodColes County, Illinois · .75 MI W US 45 · Structure no. 015006600000000
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 59 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 625
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAS 1605(CH 11) over Buttermilk Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAS 1605(CH 11) over Buttermilk Ditch in Coles County, Illinois. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 625 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 657 by 2046. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAS 1605(CH 11) over Buttermilk Ditch built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAS 1605(CH 11) over Buttermilk 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does FAS 1605(CH 11) over Buttermilk Ditch carry?
About 625 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is FAS 1605(CH 11) over Buttermilk Ditch?
The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns FAS 1605(CH 11) over Buttermilk Ditch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.