US Bridges

FAS 351 Ch 1 over Henline Ditch

Fair

McLean County, Illinois · 1.5 MI S Cropsey · Structure no. 057380900000000

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
83 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 351 Ch 1 over Henline Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying FAS 351 Ch 1 over Henline Ditch in McLean County, Illinois. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 253 by 2046. The structure is 83 ft (25.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 351 Ch 1
CrossesHenline Ditch
Location1.5 MI S Cropsey
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMcLean County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.59275, -88.47857
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating78.9 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length83 ft (25.2 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2024)
Projected traffic253 by 2046
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 FAS 351 Ch 1 over Henline Ditch built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 351 Ch 1 over Henline 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 351 Ch 1 over Henline Ditch carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is FAS 351 Ch 1 over Henline Ditch?

The structure is 83 ft (25.2 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 351 Ch 1 over Henline Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.