US Bridges

Il 48(FAP 760) over Friends Creek Ditch

Good

Piatt County, Illinois · 4 MI N of I-72 · Structure no. 074008100000000

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
82 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,250
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 48(FAP 760) over Friends Creek Ditch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Il 48(FAP 760) over Friends Creek Ditch in Piatt County, Illinois. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,250 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,616 by 2046. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 35 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesIl 48(FAP 760)
CrossesFriends Creek Ditch
Location4 MI N of I-72
RouteState Highway 48
CountyPiatt County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.07479, -88.74529
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum 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 rating63.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 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 closed—
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 Il 48(FAP 760) over Friends Creek Ditch built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Il 48(FAP 760) over Friends Creek 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 February 2022.

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

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.