US Bridges

FAP-877 (ILL-141) over Drainage Ditch

Fair

White County, Illinois · 2.5 MI NE New Haven · Structure no. 097200300000000

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,700
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, 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 3,700 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,343 by 2046. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP-877 (ILL-141)
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location2.5 MI NE New Haven
RouteState Highway 141
CountyWhite County
StateIllinois
Coordinates37.93335, -88.08556
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 inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,700 (2023)
Projected traffic4,343 by 2046
Trucks14%
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.

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 February 2023.

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

About 3,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

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

The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.