US Bridges

Ill 47/FAP 326 over Drainage Ditch

Good

Livingston County, Illinois · 1 MI N of Ill 116 · Structure no. 053203100000000

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
36 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,150
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ill 47/FAP 326 over Drainage Ditch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Ill 47/FAP 326 over Drainage Ditch in Livingston County, Illinois. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 2,150 vehicles a day, roughly 35% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,273 by 2046. The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long.

CarriesIll 47/FAP 326
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location1 MI N of Ill 116
RouteState Highway 47
Coordinates40.90555, -88.41448
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.9 US tons
Inventory rating50.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11.1 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,150 (2023)
Projected traffic2,273 by 2046
Trucks35%
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 Ill 47/FAP 326 over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ill 47/FAP 326 over Drainage 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 Ill 47/FAP 326 over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 2,150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 35% are trucks.

How long is Ill 47/FAP 326 over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m).

Who owns Ill 47/FAP 326 over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.