FAS 529 (ch 7) over Lake Fork Ditch
GoodPiatt County, Illinois · 1 MI E of Bement · Structure no. 074328000000000
- Built
- 1999
- 26 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2021
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 56 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 800
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAS 529 (ch 7) over Lake Fork Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAS 529 (ch 7) over Lake Fork Ditch in Piatt County, Illinois. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 808 by 2046. The structure is 56 ft (17.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAS 529 (ch 7) over Lake Fork Ditch built?
It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAS 529 (ch 7) over Lake Fork 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 November 2021.
How much traffic does FAS 529 (ch 7) over Lake Fork Ditch carry?
About 800 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is FAS 529 (ch 7) over Lake Fork Ditch?
The structure is 56 ft (17.2 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns FAS 529 (ch 7) over Lake Fork Ditch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.