US Bridges

Ill 9 over Wall Town Dr. Ditch

Good

Ford County, Illinois · 0.67 MI E of Ill 115 · Structure no. 027009400000000

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
123 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ill 9 over Wall Town Dr. Ditch is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ill 9 over Wall Town Dr. Ditch in Ford County, Illinois. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,172 by 2046. The structure is 123 ft (37.4 m) long and 35 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesIll 9
CrossesWall Town Dr. Ditch
Location0.67 MI E of Ill 115
RouteState Highway 9
CountyFord County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.45556, -88.16289
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating62.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length123 ft (37.4 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,500 (2023)
Projected traffic2,172 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 Wall Town Dr. Ditch built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ill 9 over Wall Town Dr. 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 2021.

How much traffic does Ill 9 over Wall Town Dr. Ditch carry?

About 2,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Ill 9 over Wall Town Dr. Ditch?

The structure is 123 ft (37.4 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Ill 9 over Wall Town Dr. Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.