US Bridges

Il 115 over Drainage Ditch

Good

Ford County, Illinois · 2.4 MI N of Il 116 · Structure no. 027009700000000

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
650
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 115 over Drainage Ditch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Il 115 over Drainage Ditch in Ford County, Illinois. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 650 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 480 by 2046. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesIl 115
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location2.4 MI N of Il 116
RouteState Highway 115
Coordinates40.91413, -88.20679
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating61.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic650 (2023)
Projected traffic480 by 2046
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
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 Il 115 over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Il 115 over Drainage 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Il 115 over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 650 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Il 115 over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Il 115 over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.