US Bridges

FAS 541(CH 22) over Drainage Ditch #3

Good

Piatt County, Illinois · 3.2 MI S Milmine · Structure no. 074325900000000

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 541(CH 22) over Drainage Ditch #3 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAS 541(CH 22) over Drainage Ditch #3 in Piatt County, Illinois. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 63 ft (19.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesFAS 541(CH 22)
CrossesDrainage Ditch #3
Location3.2 MI S Milmine
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.8628, -88.65052
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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
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 length63 ft (19.3 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 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 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 541(CH 22) over Drainage Ditch #3 built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 541(CH 22) over Drainage Ditch #3 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 FAS 541(CH 22) over Drainage Ditch #3 carry?

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

How long is FAS 541(CH 22) over Drainage Ditch #3?

The structure is 63 ft (19.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 541(CH 22) over Drainage Ditch #3?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.