Ill 115 over Drainage Ditch
PoorFord County, Illinois · 3.66 MI S of Ill 116 · Structure no. 027007400000000
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 69 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 675
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ill 115 over Drainage Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ill 115 over Drainage Ditch in Ford County, Illinois. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger 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 4 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 675 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 556 by 2046. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 33 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 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ill 115 over Drainage Ditch built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ill 115 over 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does Ill 115 over Drainage Ditch carry?
About 675 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Ill 115 over Drainage Ditch?
The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Ill 115 over Drainage Ditch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.