US Bridges

FAP 655-VFW Road over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Tazewell County, Illinois · 1.5 Mi. E. of Ill 29 · Structure no. 090201900000000

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,300
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 655-VFW Road over Drainage Ditch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 655-VFW Road over Drainage Ditch in Tazewell County, Illinois. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 5,300 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,576 by 2046. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 655-VFW Road
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location1.5 Mi. E. of Ill 29
RouteState Highway 9
CountyTazewell County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.53105, -89.63531
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.3 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.3 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width85 ft (25.8 m)
Roadway width82 ft (24.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,300 (2023)
Projected traffic2,576 by 2046
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 655-VFW Road over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 655-VFW Road 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does FAP 655-VFW Road over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 5,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is FAP 655-VFW Road over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 655-VFW Road over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.