US Bridges

Il 38/FAP 567E over Union Ditch #1

Good

DeKalb County, Illinois · 1.9 MI E Somonauk RD · Structure no. 019004500000000

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,700
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 38/FAP 567E over Union Ditch #1 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Il 38/FAP 567E over Union Ditch #1 in DeKalb County, Illinois. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 7,700 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,840 by 2046. The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long and 43 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesIl 38/FAP 567E
CrossesUnion Ditch #1
Location1.9 MI E Somonauk RD
RouteState Highway 38
CountyDeKalb County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.9088, -88.65498
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionFebruary 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88.6 US tons
Inventory rating53.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length62 ft (18.8 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,700 (2023)
Projected traffic7,840 by 2046
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Il 38/FAP 567E over Union Ditch #1 built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Il 38/FAP 567E over Union Ditch #1 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 February 2021.

How much traffic does Il 38/FAP 567E over Union Ditch #1 carry?

About 7,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Il 38/FAP 567E over Union Ditch #1?

The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Il 38/FAP 567E over Union Ditch #1?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.