US Bridges

Il 116 (fap 681) over Drainage Ditch

Good

Ford County, Illinois · 2.67 MI E of Il 115 · Structure no. 027010000000000

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
94 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
775
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 116 (fap 681) over Drainage Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying Il 116 (fap 681) over Drainage Ditch in Ford County, Illinois. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 775 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 856 by 2035. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesIl 116 (fap 681)
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location2.67 MI E of Il 115
RouteState Highway 116
Coordinates40.88008, -88.15459
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.9 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length94 ft (28.7 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic775 (2023)
Projected traffic856 by 2035
Trucks21%
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 116 (fap 681) over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Il 116 (fap 681) 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 2025.

How much traffic does Il 116 (fap 681) over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 775 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is Il 116 (fap 681) over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Il 116 (fap 681) over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.