Ill 54/FAP 71A over Drain Ditch
FairFord County, Illinois · 3.42MI N/Champaign C · Structure no. 027002600000000
- Built
- 1934
- 91 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 23 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,100
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ill 54/FAP 71A over Drain Ditch is a concrete slab carrying Ill 54/FAP 71A over Drain Ditch in Ford County, Illinois. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 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 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,111 by 2046. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ill 54/FAP 71A over Drain Ditch built?
It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ill 54/FAP 71A over Drain 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does Ill 54/FAP 71A over Drain Ditch carry?
About 1,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.
How long is Ill 54/FAP 71A over Drain Ditch?
The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Ill 54/FAP 71A over Drain Ditch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.