US Bridges

Il 29 over Ditch

Good

Christian County, Illinois · 1.1 S CH23 Edinburg · Structure no. 011251400000000

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,100
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 29 over Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Il 29 over Ditch in Christian County, Illinois. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 8,100 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,777 by 2046. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long.

CarriesIl 29
CrossesDitch
Location1.1 S CH23 Edinburg
RouteState Highway 29
Coordinates39.65345, -89.37815
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,100 (2023)
Projected traffic7,777 by 2046
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Il 29 over Ditch built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Il 29 over 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Il 29 over Ditch carry?

About 8,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Il 29 over Ditch?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.8 m).

Who owns Il 29 over Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.