US Bridges

FAS 209-CH 14 over Keating Ditch

Good

Mercer County, Illinois · SE-7-T15NR5W · Structure no. 066315800000000

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,150
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 209-CH 14 over Keating Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAS 209-CH 14 over Keating Ditch in Mercer County, Illinois. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,150 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,465 by 2046. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFAS 209-CH 14
CrossesKeating Ditch
LocationSE-7-T15NR5W
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.30697, -91.00409
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,150 (2024)
Projected traffic1,465 by 2046
Trucks11%
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 209-CH 14 over Keating Ditch built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 209-CH 14 over Keating 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 December 2021.

How much traffic does FAS 209-CH 14 over Keating Ditch carry?

About 1,150 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is FAS 209-CH 14 over Keating Ditch?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 209-CH 14 over Keating Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.