Ch 7 over Drainage Ditch
GoodAdams County, Illinois · 1.2 MI W Ursa on Ch · Structure no. 001323500000000
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old, rebuilt 2013
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 52 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 400
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ch 7 over Drainage Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ch 7 over Drainage Ditch in Adams County, Illinois. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 56 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 505 by 2046. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ch 7 over Drainage Ditch built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.
What condition is Ch 7 over Drainage Ditch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.
How much traffic does Ch 7 over Drainage Ditch carry?
About 400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Ch 7 over Drainage Ditch?
The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Ch 7 over Drainage Ditch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.