US Bridges

FAU 6340 over North Ditch

Good

Livingston County, Illinois · 1680 E 2000 N · Structure no. 053550700000000

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
325
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 6340 over North Ditch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAU 6340 over North Ditch in Livingston County, Illinois. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 325 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 303 by 2046. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 30 ft wide.

CarriesFAU 6340
CrossesNorth Ditch
Location1680 E 2000 N
Coordinates40.91758, -88.61002
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionSeptember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic325 (2023)
Projected traffic303 by 2046
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 FAU 6340 over North Ditch built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 6340 over North 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 September 2021.

How much traffic does FAU 6340 over North Ditch carry?

About 325 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is FAU 6340 over North Ditch?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 6340 over North Ditch?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.