Hartman Road over Union Drainage Ditch
PoorDeKalb County, Illinois · 2070N 1650E · Structure no. 019480700000000
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 73 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Hartman Road over Union Drainage Ditch is a concrete channel beam carrying Hartman Road over Union Drainage Ditch in DeKalb County, Illinois. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 3 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 112 by 2046. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Hartman Road over Union Drainage Ditch built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is Hartman Road over Union Drainage 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does Hartman Road over Union Drainage Ditch carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.
How long is Hartman Road over Union Drainage Ditch?
The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Hartman Road over Union Drainage Ditch?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.