US Bridges

FAI-55 & E975 N RD over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Livingston County, Illinois · 0.23 MI N Mclean C L · Structure no. 053201600000000

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
21,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAI-55 & E975 N RD over Drainage Ditch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAI-55 & E975 N RD over Drainage Ditch in Livingston County, Illinois. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 21,000 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,197 by 2035. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesFAI-55 & E975 N RD
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.23 MI N Mclean C L
RouteInterstate 55
CountyLivingston County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.75829, -88.72519
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating63.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,000 (2023)
Projected traffic23,197 by 2035
Trucks31%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 FAI-55 & E975 N RD over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAI-55 & E975 N RD 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 2025.

How much traffic does FAI-55 & E975 N RD over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 21,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.

How long is FAI-55 & E975 N RD over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m).

Who owns FAI-55 & E975 N RD over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.