US Bridges

FAP 776-IL 142 over Drainage Ditch

Good

Saline County, Illinois · 0.1 MI NW JCT US 45 · Structure no. 083002900000000

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
83 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,550
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 776-IL 142 over Drainage Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAP 776-IL 142 over Drainage Ditch in Saline County, Illinois. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 62 years old, older 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 5,550 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,363 by 2046. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 776-IL 142
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.1 MI NW JCT US 45
RouteState Highway 142
CountySaline County
StateIllinois
Coordinates37.80883, -88.44122
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating67.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length83 ft (25.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,550 (2023)
Projected traffic6,363 by 2046
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 FAP 776-IL 142 over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is FAP 776-IL 142 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 2023.

How much traffic does FAP 776-IL 142 over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 5,550 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is FAP 776-IL 142 over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 776-IL 142 over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.