US Bridges

Il 48(FAP 760) over Friends Creek Ditch

Fair

Piatt County, Illinois · 3 MI N of I-72 · Structure no. 074008200000000

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
148 ft
3 main spans
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 continuous 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 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 148 ft (45 m) long and 35 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesIl 48(FAP 760)
CrossesFriends Creek Ditch
Location3 MI N of I-72
RouteState Highway 48
CountyPiatt County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.06227, -88.74527
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.6 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length148 ft (45 m)
Longest span56 ft (17 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 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 November 2024.

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 148 ft (45 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17 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.