Ill 54 over Drain Ditch
FairFord County, Illinois · 0.34 MI NE of Il 115 · Structure no. 027001800000000
- Built
- 1948
- 77 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,000
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ill 54 over Drain Ditch is a concrete slab carrying Ill 54 over Drain Ditch in Ford County, Illinois. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 years old, older 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 859 by 2046. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 40 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Ill 54 over Drain Ditch built?
It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ill 54 over Drain 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does Ill 54 over Drain Ditch carry?
About 1,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is Ill 54 over Drain Ditch?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns Ill 54 over Drain Ditch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.