US Bridges

FAP-328 (US-45) over Drainage Ditch

Fair

White County, Illinois · 2 MI N Enfield · Structure no. 097006300000000

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,750
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP-328 (US-45) over Drainage Ditch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP-328 (US-45) over Drainage Ditch in White County, Illinois. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, older 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 1,750 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,919 by 2046. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 47.8 mi (77 km).

CarriesFAP-328 (US-45)
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location2 MI N Enfield
RouteU.S. Route 45
Coordinates38.13279, -88.33651
Functional classRural 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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.7 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,750 (2023)
Projected traffic1,919 by 2046
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed47.8 mi (77 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-328 (US-45) over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP-328 (US-45) 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does FAP-328 (US-45) over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 1,750 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is FAP-328 (US-45) over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns FAP-328 (US-45) over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.