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FAP 697(IL 9) over Drainage Ditch

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Vermilion County, Illinois · Just W of Il 1 · Structure no. 092019200000000

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
71 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,550
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 697(IL 9) over Drainage Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying FAP 697(IL 9) over Drainage Ditch in Vermilion County, Illinois. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 2,550 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,273 by 2046. The structure is 71 ft (21.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 697(IL 9)
CrossesDrainage Ditch
LocationJust W of Il 1
RouteState Highway 9
CountyVermilion County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.45878, -87.69046
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.5 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length71 ft (21.7 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,550 (2023)
Projected traffic2,273 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 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 697(IL 9) over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 697(IL 9) 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 2025.

How much traffic does FAP 697(IL 9) over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 2,550 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FAP 697(IL 9) over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 71 ft (21.7 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 697(IL 9) over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.