US Bridges

FAS 530 over Drainage Ditch

Good

Piatt County, Illinois · 4 MI N of Atwood · Structure no. 074322700000000

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
800
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 530 over Drainage Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAS 530 over Drainage Ditch in Piatt County, Illinois. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 800 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 909 by 2046. The structure is 56 ft (17.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesFAS 530
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location4 MI N of Atwood
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.86447, -88.46219
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
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length56 ft (17.2 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (2022)
Projected traffic909 by 2046
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
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 FAS 530 over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 530 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 February 2022.

How much traffic does FAS 530 over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is FAS 530 over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 56 ft (17.2 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 530 over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.