US Bridges

Ch 14 (fas 1489) over Ipc Discharge Flume

Fair

De Witt County, Illinois · 1 MI S of Dewitt · Structure no. 020311400000000

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
256 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ch 14 (fas 1489) over Ipc Discharge Flume is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ch 14 (fas 1489) over Ipc Discharge Flume in De Witt County, Illinois. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 300 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 758 by 2046. The structure is 256 ft (78 m) long and 30 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCh 14 (fas 1489)
CrossesIpc Discharge Flume
Location1 MI S of Dewitt
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDe Witt County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.16695, -88.7878
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length256 ft (78 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2022)
Projected traffic758 by 2046
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 14 (fas 1489) over Ipc Discharge Flume built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ch 14 (fas 1489) over Ipc Discharge Flume in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2022.

How much traffic does Ch 14 (fas 1489) over Ipc Discharge Flume carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Ch 14 (fas 1489) over Ipc Discharge Flume?

The structure is 256 ft (78 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Ch 14 (fas 1489) over Ipc Discharge Flume?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.