Ill 9 over Dickerson Slough
GoodFord County, Illinois · 1.66 MI E of Ill 47 · Structure no. 027009200000000
- Built
- 2004
- 21 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2021
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 90 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,550
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ill 9 over Dickerson Slough is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ill 9 over Dickerson Slough in Ford County, Illinois. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger 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 2,550 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,970 by 2046. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 Ill 9 over Dickerson Slough built?
It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ill 9 over Dickerson Slough 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 2021.
How much traffic does Ill 9 over Dickerson Slough carry?
About 2,550 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is Ill 9 over Dickerson Slough?
The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Ill 9 over Dickerson Slough?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.