US Bridges

US 24/FAP 317 over Drain Ditch

Good

Livingston County, Illinois · 1.56 M W Il 47 · Structure no. 053202900000000

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
35 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,450
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 24/FAP 317 over Drain Ditch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US 24/FAP 317 over Drain Ditch in Livingston County, Illinois. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,450 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,798 by 2046. The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long and 58 ft wide.

CarriesUS 24/FAP 317
CrossesDrain Ditch
Location1.56 M W Il 47
RouteU.S. Route 24
Coordinates40.74798, -88.44094
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.8 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,450 (2023)
Projected traffic4,798 by 2046
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 US 24/FAP 317 over Drain Ditch built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 24/FAP 317 over Drain 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does US 24/FAP 317 over Drain Ditch carry?

About 4,450 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is US 24/FAP 317 over Drain Ditch?

The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns US 24/FAP 317 over Drain Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.