US Bridges

Il 64 FAP 17 over Drainage Ditch

Poor

DeKalb County, Illinois · 2.3 MI W Sycamore · Structure no. 019200400000000

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 64 FAP 17 over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Il 64 FAP 17 over Drainage Ditch in DeKalb County, Illinois. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.

It carries about 4,500 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,312 by 2046. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).

Location

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CarriesIl 64 FAP 17
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location2.3 MI W Sycamore
RouteState Highway 64
CountyDeKalb County
StateIllinois
Coordinates42.00104, -88.75158
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.7 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,500 (2023)
Projected traffic4,312 by 2046
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.7 mi (43 km)
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 64 FAP 17 over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is Il 64 FAP 17 over Drainage 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Il 64 FAP 17 over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 4,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Il 64 FAP 17 over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Il 64 FAP 17 over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.