Il 54 over Big Four Ditch
GoodFord County, Illinois · 7.62M N of Il 9 · Structure no. 027010300000000
- Built
- 2016
- 9 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2021
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 92 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,650
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Il 54 over Big Four Ditch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Il 54 over Big Four Ditch in Ford County, Illinois. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 1,650 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,465 by 2046. The structure is 92 ft (27.9 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Il 54 over Big Four Ditch built?
It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.
What condition is Il 54 over Big Four 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 February 2021.
How much traffic does Il 54 over Big Four Ditch carry?
About 1,650 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is Il 54 over Big Four Ditch?
The structure is 92 ft (27.9 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Il 54 over Big Four Ditch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.