US Bridges

FAS 575 over Local Ditch

Fair

Menard County, Illinois · 0.5 West Oakford · Structure no. 065310300000000

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
600
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 575 over Local Ditch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 575 over Local Ditch in Menard County, Illinois. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 606 by 2046. The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 575
CrossesLocal Ditch
Location0.5 West Oakford
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMenard County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.10045, -89.97225
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
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.2 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2020)
Projected traffic606 by 2046
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 575 over Local Ditch built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 575 over Local 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 575 over Local Ditch carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is FAS 575 over Local Ditch?

The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 575 over Local Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.