Ch 19 over Kaskaskia Ditch
PoorChampaign County, Illinois · 2.4 MI N Sadorus · Structure no. 010300400000000
- Built
- 1947
- 78 years old, rebuilt 1979
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 260 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 625
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ch 19 over Kaskaskia Ditch is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ch 19 over Kaskaskia Ditch in Champaign County, Illinois. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 1979, so it is 78 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 625 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 631 by 2046. The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ch 19 over Kaskaskia Ditch built?
It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.
What condition is Ch 19 over Kaskaskia Ditch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.
How much traffic does Ch 19 over Kaskaskia Ditch carry?
About 625 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Ch 19 over Kaskaskia Ditch?
The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Ch 19 over Kaskaskia Ditch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.