Ch 6 over Drainage Ditch
FairAdams County, Illinois · 2.5 MI W Ursa · Structure no. 001332900000000
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 52 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ch 6 over Drainage Ditch is a wood or timber slab carrying Ch 6 over Drainage Ditch in Adams County, Illinois. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 101 by 2046. The structure is 52 ft (15.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ch 6 over Drainage Ditch built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ch 6 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Ch 6 over Drainage Ditch carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is Ch 6 over Drainage Ditch?
The structure is 52 ft (15.7 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Ch 6 over Drainage Ditch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.