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FAP 749(IL 133) over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Douglas County, Illinois · 6 MI E of Arcola · Structure no. 021002600000000

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,300
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 749(IL 133) over Drainage Ditch is a concrete slab carrying FAP 749(IL 133) over Drainage Ditch in Douglas County, Illinois. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 93 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 2,300 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,919 by 2046. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 749(IL 133)
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location6 MI E of Arcola
RouteState Highway 133
CountyDouglas County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.6814, -88.19447
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,300 (2023)
Projected traffic1,919 by 2046
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 FAP 749(IL 133) over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is FAP 749(IL 133) over Drainage Ditch 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 749(IL 133) over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 2,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is FAP 749(IL 133) over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 749(IL 133) over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.