Ch 15 over Friends Creek Ditch
GoodDe Witt County, Illinois · 1.5 MI S Weldon · Structure no. 020310800000000
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 62 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 225
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ch 15 over Friends Creek Ditch is a concrete channel beam carrying Ch 15 over Friends Creek Ditch in De Witt County, Illinois. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, older 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 225 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 101 by 2046. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ch 15 over Friends Creek Ditch built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ch 15 over Friends Creek 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 2024.
How much traffic does Ch 15 over Friends Creek Ditch carry?
About 225 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Ch 15 over Friends Creek Ditch?
The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Ch 15 over Friends Creek Ditch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.