US Bridges

Ill 48(FAP 760) over Friends Creek Ditch

Fair

Piatt County, Illinois · 4 MI N Ill 47 East · Structure no. 074001500000000

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,250
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ill 48(FAP 760) over Friends Creek Ditch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ill 48(FAP 760) over Friends Creek Ditch in Piatt County, Illinois. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 94 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 1,250 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,616 by 2046. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

Location

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CarriesIll 48(FAP 760)
CrossesFriends Creek Ditch
Location4 MI N Ill 47 East
RouteState Highway 48
CountyPiatt County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.06969, -88.74528
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.4 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,250 (2023)
Projected traffic1,616 by 2046
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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 Ill 48(FAP 760) over Friends Creek Ditch built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is Ill 48(FAP 760) over Friends Creek 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Ill 48(FAP 760) over Friends Creek Ditch carry?

About 1,250 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is Ill 48(FAP 760) over Friends Creek Ditch?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Ill 48(FAP 760) over Friends Creek Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.