US Bridges

Ch 22 (fas 2495) over Drainage Ditch

Good

De Witt County, Illinois · 1 MI W Weedman · Structure no. 020301400000000

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
68 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ch 22 (fas 2495) over Drainage Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying Ch 22 (fas 2495) over Drainage Ditch in De Witt County, Illinois. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 177 by 2046. The structure is 68 ft (20.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCh 22 (fas 2495)
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location1 MI W Weedman
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.28199, -88.64413
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length68 ft (20.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.5 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2022)
Projected traffic177 by 2046
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 Ch 22 (fas 2495) over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ch 22 (fas 2495) over Drainage 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 May 2022.

How much traffic does Ch 22 (fas 2495) over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Ch 22 (fas 2495) over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 68 ft (20.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Ch 22 (fas 2495) over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.