US Bridges

Ill 9 over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Ford County, Illinois · .91 M E of Elliot RD · Structure no. 027007800000000

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,700
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ill 9 over Drainage Ditch is a concrete slab carrying Ill 9 over Drainage Ditch in Ford County, Illinois. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,616 by 2046. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 35 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesIll 9
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location.91 M E of Elliot RD
RouteState Highway 9
CountyFord County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.45753, -88.25474
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.7 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,700 (2023)
Projected traffic1,616 by 2046
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Ill 9 over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ill 9 over Drainage 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Ill 9 over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 1,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Ill 9 over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Ill 9 over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.