US Bridges

FAP 840 (il 49) over Drainage Ditch

Good

Vermilion County, Illinois · 0.5 Mi. N. of US 136 (e) · Structure no. 092204500000000

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,700
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 840 (il 49) over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying FAP 840 (il 49) over Drainage Ditch in Vermilion County, Illinois. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,750 by 2033. The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 840 (il 49)
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.5 Mi. N. of US 136 (e)
RouteU.S. Route 136
CountyVermilion County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.30523, -87.89179
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.5 US tons
Inventory rating62.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length27 ft (8.3 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.4 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,700 (2023)
Projected traffic1,750 by 2033
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 840 (il 49) over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 840 (il 49) 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 840 (il 49) over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 1,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is FAP 840 (il 49) over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 840 (il 49) over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.