US Bridges

FAS-185 (CH-14) over Branch of Main Ditch

Good

Lee County, Illinois · 6 Miles W of Amboy · Structure no. 052321300000000

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
475
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS-185 (CH-14) over Branch of Main Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAS-185 (CH-14) over Branch of Main Ditch in Lee County, Illinois. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 475 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 606 by 2046. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS-185 (CH-14)
CrossesBranch of Main Ditch
Location6 Miles W of Amboy
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLee County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.70751, -89.45632
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
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 rating70.8 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic475 (2022)
Projected traffic606 by 2046
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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-185 (CH-14) over Branch of Main Ditch built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS-185 (CH-14) over Branch of Main 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 2024.

How much traffic does FAS-185 (CH-14) over Branch of Main Ditch carry?

About 475 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is FAS-185 (CH-14) over Branch of Main Ditch?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FAS-185 (CH-14) over Branch of Main Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.