US Bridges

Il 115 FAP 798 over Drainage Ditch

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Ford County, Illinois · 0.45 MI S of US 24 · Structure no. 027201400000000

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 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 culvert 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 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 950 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 859 by 2046. The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesIl 115 FAP 798
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.45 MI S of US 24
RouteState Highway 115
CountyFord County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.74166, -88.18223
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.6 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 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 2025.

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 28 ft (8.6 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Il 115 FAP 798 over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.