US Bridges

FAS-288 (CH-18) over Claypool Drain Ditch

Fair

Grundy County, Illinois · 0.5 MI N Coal City · Structure no. 032315500000000

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,500
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS-288 (CH-18) over Claypool Drain Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAS-288 (CH-18) over Claypool Drain Ditch in Grundy County, Illinois. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 years old, younger 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 5 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,680 by 2046. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS-288 (CH-18)
CrossesClaypool Drain Ditch
Location0.5 MI N Coal City
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGrundy County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.30278, -88.26651
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2024)
Projected traffic1,680 by 2046
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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-288 (CH-18) over Claypool Drain Ditch built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS-288 (CH-18) over Claypool 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does FAS-288 (CH-18) over Claypool Drain Ditch carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FAS-288 (CH-18) over Claypool Drain Ditch?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FAS-288 (CH-18) over Claypool Drain Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.