US Bridges

FAS-1714 over Drainage Ditch

Good

Fayette County, Illinois · 2 MI N Sefton · Structure no. 026337600000000

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
225
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS-1714 over Drainage Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAS-1714 over Drainage Ditch in Fayette County, Illinois. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 225 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 281 by 2046. The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesFAS-1714
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location2 MI N Sefton
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.10015, -88.95523
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length61 ft (18.7 m)
Longest span59 ft (17.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic225 (2023)
Projected traffic281 by 2046
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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-1714 over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS-1714 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-1714 over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 225 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is FAS-1714 over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns FAS-1714 over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.