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FAP 749(IL 133) over Drainage Ditch

Good

Douglas County, Illinois · 1.5 MI W Hindsboro · Structure no. 021005600000000

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,450
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 1990, so it is 35 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 2,450 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,121 by 2046. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 749(IL 133)
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location1.5 MI W Hindsboro
RouteState Highway 133
CountyDouglas County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.68116, -88.16411
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.7 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,450 (2023)
Projected traffic2,121 by 2046
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 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 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 749(IL 133) 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 August 2023.

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

About 2,450 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

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

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.