US Bridges

Ch 13 over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Champaign County, Illinois · 7.2 MI N Broadlands · Structure no. 010025800000000

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
77 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
450
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ch 13 over Drainage Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying Ch 13 over Drainage Ditch in Champaign County, Illinois. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 450 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 455 by 2046. The structure is 77 ft (23.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCh 13
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location7.2 MI N Broadlands
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.01469, -87.99434
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length77 ft (23.4 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2021)
Projected traffic455 by 2046
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Ch 13 over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ch 13 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Ch 13 over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Ch 13 over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 77 ft (23.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Ch 13 over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.