Ch 7(FAS 529) over Lake Fork Drain Dit
FairPiatt County, Illinois · 3.1 MI E of Bement · Structure no. 074300100000000
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 95 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 800
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ch 7(FAS 529) over Lake Fork Drain Dit is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ch 7(FAS 529) over Lake Fork Drain Dit in Piatt County, Illinois. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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 800 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 808 by 2046. The structure is 95 ft (29.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ch 7(FAS 529) over Lake Fork Drain Dit built?
It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ch 7(FAS 529) over Lake Fork Drain Dit 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 Ch 7(FAS 529) over Lake Fork Drain Dit carry?
About 800 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Ch 7(FAS 529) over Lake Fork Drain Dit?
The structure is 95 ft (29.1 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Ch 7(FAS 529) over Lake Fork Drain Dit?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.