US Bridges

FAS2256 CH19 over Drainage Ditch

Fair

LaSalle County, Illinois · N 39th E 850 · Structure no. 050500300000000

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
275
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS2256 CH19 over Drainage Ditch is a steel culvert carrying FAS2256 CH19 over Drainage Ditch in LaSalle County, Illinois. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older 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 6 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 275 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 278 by 2046. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS2256 CH19
CrossesDrainage Ditch
LocationN 39th E 850
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLaSalle County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.49826, -89.00011
Functional classRural Minor 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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating98.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic275 (2020)
Projected traffic278 by 2046
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 FAS2256 CH19 over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS2256 CH19 over Drainage 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does FAS2256 CH19 over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 275 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is FAS2256 CH19 over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FAS2256 CH19 over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.