US Bridges

FAU 6325 over North Ditch

Good

Livingston County, Illinois · 0.3 M E of RTE 23 · Structure no. 053710500000000

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,300
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 6325 over North Ditch is a concrete tee beam carrying FAU 6325 over North Ditch in Livingston County, Illinois. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,162 by 2046. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 39 ft wide.

CarriesFAU 6325
CrossesNorth Ditch
Location0.3 M E of RTE 23
Coordinates40.88758, -88.63342
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,300 (2023)
Projected traffic1,162 by 2046
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 6325 over North Ditch built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 6325 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does FAU 6325 over North Ditch carry?

About 1,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is FAU 6325 over North Ditch?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 6325 over North Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.