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US 45-52/FAP 840 over Drainage Ditch

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Iroquois County, Illinois · 0.30 MI S of K3 CO · Structure no. 038202400000000

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,650
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 45-52/FAP 840 over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying US 45-52/FAP 840 over Drainage Ditch in Iroquois 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 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 3,650 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,990 by 2046. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 45-52/FAP 840
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.30 MI S of K3 CO
RouteU.S. Route 45
CountyIroquois County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.99954, -87.86749
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2021
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 rating67.1 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,650 (2023)
Projected traffic3,990 by 2046
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 US 45-52/FAP 840 over Drainage Ditch built?

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

What condition is US 45-52/FAP 840 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 US 45-52/FAP 840 over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 3,650 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is US 45-52/FAP 840 over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns US 45-52/FAP 840 over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.