US Bridges

FAS 642C over Union Dr. Dist. Ditc

Good

Coles County, Illinois · 2.5 MI NW of Charles · Structure no. 015340800000000

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
75 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,450
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 642C over Union Dr. Dist. Ditc is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 642C over Union Dr. Dist. Ditc in Coles County, Illinois. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 2,450 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,475 by 2046. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesFAS 642C
CrossesUnion Dr. Dist. Ditc
Location2.5 MI NW of Charles
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.52072, -88.23604
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,450 (2024)
Projected traffic2,475 by 2046
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 642C over Union Dr. Dist. Ditc built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 642C over Union Dr. Dist. Ditc 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 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 642C over Union Dr. Dist. Ditc carry?

About 2,450 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is FAS 642C over Union Dr. Dist. Ditc?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 642C over Union Dr. Dist. Ditc?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.