US Bridges

Il 133 (fap 749) over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Moultrie County, Illinois · W Edge of Arthur · Structure no. 070001600000000

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,650
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 133 (fap 749) over Drainage Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Il 133 (fap 749) over Drainage Ditch in Moultrie County, Illinois. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 96 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 3,650 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,570 by 2046. The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesIl 133 (fap 749)
CrossesDrainage Ditch
LocationW Edge of Arthur
RouteState Highway 133
CountyMoultrie County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.7101, -88.47297
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
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 rating89.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.6 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.7 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,650 (2023)
Projected traffic3,570 by 2046
Trucks15%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$259,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Il 133 (fap 749) over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is Il 133 (fap 749) over Drainage 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Il 133 (fap 749) over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 3,650 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Il 133 (fap 749) over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.7 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Il 133 (fap 749) over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.