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FAS 483(CH 17) over Drainage Ditch

Good

De Witt County, Illinois · 3.7 MI S Waynesville · Structure no. 020502800000000

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Good
inspected April 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 483(CH 17) over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying FAS 483(CH 17) over Drainage Ditch in De Witt County, Illinois. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 125 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 51% of them trucks, projected to reach 202 by 2046. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 483(CH 17)
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location3.7 MI S Waynesville
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDe Witt County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.18621, -89.12473
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating69.3 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2022)
Projected traffic202 by 2046
Trucks51%
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 FAS 483(CH 17) over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is FAS 483(CH 17) 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 April 2022.

How much traffic does FAS 483(CH 17) over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 51% are trucks.

How long is FAS 483(CH 17) over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 483(CH 17) over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.