US Bridges

Ch 22(FAS541) over Drainage Ditch

Good

Piatt County, Illinois · 1.5 MI S Milmine · Structure no. 074321400000000

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ch 22(FAS541) over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Ch 22(FAS541) over Drainage Ditch in Piatt County, Illinois. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 32% of them trucks, projected to reach 202 by 2046. The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long.

CarriesCh 22(FAS541)
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location1.5 MI S Milmine
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.87962, -88.65023
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.5 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2020)
Projected traffic202 by 2046
Trucks32%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Ch 22(FAS541) over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ch 22(FAS541) over Drainage 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 January 2022.

How much traffic does Ch 22(FAS541) over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 32% are trucks.

How long is Ch 22(FAS541) over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Ch 22(FAS541) over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.