US Bridges

FAS 666(CH 12) over Drainage Ditch

Good

Douglas County, Illinois · .05 MI S of Arthur · Structure no. 021453200000000

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,350
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 666(CH 12) over Drainage Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAS 666(CH 12) over Drainage Ditch in Douglas County, Illinois. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 1,350 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,717 by 2046. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesFAS 666(CH 12)
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location.05 MI S of Arthur
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.70938, -88.47245
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,350 (2022)
Projected traffic1,717 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 666(CH 12) over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 666(CH 12) 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does FAS 666(CH 12) over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 1,350 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FAS 666(CH 12) over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 666(CH 12) over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.