US Bridges

FAP-877 (ILL-141) over Drainage Ditch

Fair

White County, Illinois · Just E New Haven · Structure no. 097200100000000

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
40 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,450
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP-877 (ILL-141) over Drainage Ditch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP-877 (ILL-141) over Drainage Ditch in White County, Illinois. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 70 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 3,450 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,535 by 2046. The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long and 351 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP-877 (ILL-141)
CrossesDrainage Ditch
LocationJust E New Haven
RouteState Highway 141
CountyWhite County
StateIllinois
Coordinates37.9133, -88.12629
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating98.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width351 ft (106.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,450 (2023)
Projected traffic3,535 by 2046
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 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-877 (ILL-141) over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is FAP-877 (ILL-141) 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does FAP-877 (ILL-141) over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 3,450 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is FAP-877 (ILL-141) over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m) and a deck 351 ft wide.

Who owns FAP-877 (ILL-141) over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.