US Bridges

FAS-815 over Drainage Ditch

Fair

White County, Illinois · 1 MI E Burnt Prairie · Structure no. 097300000000000

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Steel
Length
54 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS-815 over Drainage Ditch is a steel arch - deck carrying FAS-815 over Drainage Ditch in White County, Illinois. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 5 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 34% of them trucks, projected to reach 455 by 2046. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS-815
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location1 MI E Burnt Prairie
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWhite County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.24982, -88.23788
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2024)
Projected traffic455 by 2046
Trucks34%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 FAS-815 over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS-815 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 2024.

How much traffic does FAS-815 over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 34% are trucks.

How long is FAS-815 over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns FAS-815 over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.