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FAS 483(CH 17) over Drainage Ditch

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De Witt County, Illinois · 1 MI S Waynesville · Structure no. 020502900000000

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2020
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
125
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 1993, so it is 32 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 125 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 152 by 2046. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 34 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
Location1 MI S Waynesville
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDe Witt County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.2236, -89.12486
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2020
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2022)
Projected traffic152 by 2046
Trucks10%
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 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

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 2020.

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

About 125 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

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

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.