FAI 72 over Drainage Ditch
FairScott County, Illinois · 0.7MI W I72/100 Int · Structure no. 086201000000000
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 23 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,900
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAI 72 over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying FAI 72 over Drainage Ditch in Scott County, Illinois. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 9,900 vehicles a day, roughly 34% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,191 by 2046. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAI 72 over Drainage Ditch built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAI 72 over Drainage Ditch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.
How much traffic does FAI 72 over Drainage Ditch carry?
About 9,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 34% are trucks.
How long is FAI 72 over Drainage Ditch?
The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns FAI 72 over Drainage Ditch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.