FAS-887 (CH-7) over Drainage Ditch
FairWhite County, Illinois · 1.5 MI NE New Haven · Structure no. 097318800000000
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 81 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,500
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAS-887 (CH-7) over Drainage Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAS-887 (CH-7) over Drainage Ditch in White County, Illinois. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,717 by 2046. The structure is 81 ft (24.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAS-887 (CH-7) over Drainage Ditch built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAS-887 (CH-7) 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-887 (CH-7) over Drainage Ditch carry?
About 1,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is FAS-887 (CH-7) over Drainage Ditch?
The structure is 81 ft (24.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns FAS-887 (CH-7) over Drainage Ditch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.