Ch 18 over Kankakee Ditch
FairChampaign County, Illinois · 5.5 MI N Ivesdale · Structure no. 010450400000000
- Built
- 2004
- 21 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 83 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,950
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ch 18 over Kankakee Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ch 18 over Kankakee Ditch in Champaign County, Illinois. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 5 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 1,950 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,970 by 2046. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 36 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 18 over Kankakee Ditch built?
It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ch 18 over Kankakee 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does Ch 18 over Kankakee Ditch carry?
About 1,950 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is Ch 18 over Kankakee Ditch?
The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Ch 18 over Kankakee Ditch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.