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FAP 332-US 45 over Drainage Ditch

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Saline County, Illinois · In Eldorado · Structure no. 083201400000000

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,900
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 332-US 45 over Drainage Ditch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 332-US 45 over Drainage Ditch in Saline County, Illinois. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 10,900 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,403 by 2046. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 332-US 45
CrossesDrainage Ditch
LocationIn Eldorado
RouteU.S. Route 45
CountySaline County
StateIllinois
Coordinates37.80508, -88.44748
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.7 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 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 traffic10,900 (2023)
Projected traffic10,403 by 2046
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 332-US 45 over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 332-US 45 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 2023.

How much traffic does FAP 332-US 45 over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 10,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FAP 332-US 45 over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns FAP 332-US 45 over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.