US Bridges

Old Rt 66 FAS 298 over Ditch

Fair

Livingston County, Illinois · 2.02MI N of Ill 23 · Structure no. 053200000000000

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,350
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Rt 66 FAS 298 over Ditch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Old Rt 66 FAS 298 over Ditch in Livingston County, Illinois. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 2,350 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,677 by 2046. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Rt 66 FAS 298
CrossesDitch
Location2.02MI N of Ill 23
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLivingston County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.90716, -88.61491
Functional classRural Major 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.2 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,350 (2023)
Projected traffic2,677 by 2046
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Old Rt 66 FAS 298 over Ditch built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Rt 66 FAS 298 over 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Old Rt 66 FAS 298 over Ditch carry?

About 2,350 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Old Rt 66 FAS 298 over Ditch?

The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns Old Rt 66 FAS 298 over Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.