US Bridges

Il 115 FAP 798 over Drainage Ditch

Good

Ford County, Illinois · 3.38 MI S of US 24 · Structure no. 027009500000000

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2021
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
72 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
950
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 115 FAP 798 over Drainage Ditch is a concrete slab carrying Il 115 FAP 798 over Drainage Ditch in Ford County, Illinois. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 950 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 859 by 2046. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesIl 115 FAP 798
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location3.38 MI S of US 24
RouteState Highway 115
Coordinates40.69908, -88.18054
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 inspectionJanuary 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.2 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.8 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic950 (2023)
Projected traffic859 by 2046
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Il 115 FAP 798 over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Il 115 FAP 798 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 2021.

How much traffic does Il 115 FAP 798 over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 950 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Il 115 FAP 798 over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.8 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Il 115 FAP 798 over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.