US Bridges

Witt Park ST(6800) over Drainage Ditch

Good

Champaign County, Illinois · NW Side of Sidney · Structure no. 010444000000000

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
175
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Witt Park ST(6800) over Drainage Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Witt Park ST(6800) over Drainage Ditch in Champaign County, Illinois. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger 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 175 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 177 by 2046. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWitt Park ST(6800)
CrossesDrainage Ditch
LocationNW Side of Sidney
RouteCity Street 0
CountyChampaign County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.02608, -88.07613
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic175 (2021)
Projected traffic177 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Witt Park ST(6800) over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Witt Park ST(6800) 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Witt Park ST(6800) over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 175 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Witt Park ST(6800) over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Witt Park ST(6800) over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.