US Bridges

FAP 561-IL 2 EB over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Lee County, Illinois · E Sauk Val. College · Structure no. 052006500000000

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
73 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 561-IL 2 EB over Drainage Ditch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 561-IL 2 EB over Drainage Ditch in Lee County, Illinois. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 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 11,500 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,656 by 2046. The structure is 73 ft (22.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 561-IL 2 EB
CrossesDrainage Ditch
LocationE Sauk Val. College
RouteState Highway 2
CountyLee County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.82293, -89.58827
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length73 ft (22.2 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,500 (2023)
Projected traffic5,656 by 2046
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 FAP 561-IL 2 EB over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 561-IL 2 EB 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does FAP 561-IL 2 EB over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 11,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAP 561-IL 2 EB over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 73 ft (22.2 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 561-IL 2 EB over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.