US Bridges

FAP 614 (il 78) over Ditch

Fair

Mason County, Illinois · 1.50 M S US 136 · Structure no. 063701600000000

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,250
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 614 (il 78) over Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying FAP 614 (il 78) over Ditch in Mason County, Illinois. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, older 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 2,250 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,576 by 2046. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 614 (il 78)
CrossesDitch
Location1.50 M S US 136
RouteState Highway 78
CountyMason County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.27517, -90.0779
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,250 (2023)
Projected traffic2,576 by 2046
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 FAP 614 (il 78) over Ditch built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 614 (il 78) over 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 614 (il 78) over Ditch carry?

About 2,250 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is FAP 614 (il 78) over Ditch?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns FAP 614 (il 78) over Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.