US Bridges

FAP 323(US 36) over Drainage Ditch

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Douglas County, Illinois · 1.25 MI W of Newman · Structure no. 021201900000000

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,600
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 323(US 36) over Drainage Ditch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 323(US 36) over Drainage Ditch in Douglas County, Illinois. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 2,600 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,677 by 2046. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 323(US 36)
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location1.25 MI W of Newman
RouteU.S. Route 36
CountyDouglas County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.79221, -88.00565
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionJanuary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.7 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,600 (2023)
Projected traffic2,677 by 2046
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 323(US 36) over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 323(US 36) 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 January 2022.

How much traffic does FAP 323(US 36) over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 2,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is FAP 323(US 36) over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns FAP 323(US 36) over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.