US 45 over Big Four Ditch
GoodFord County, Illinois · 3.04 M S of Il 9 · Structure no. 027010400000000
- Built
- 2018
- 7 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2021
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 193 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,200
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 45 over Big Four Ditch is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 45 over Big Four Ditch in Ford County, Illinois. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 3,200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,778 by 2046. The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 45 over Big Four Ditch built?
It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 45 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 March 2021.
How much traffic does US 45 over Big Four Ditch carry?
About 3,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is US 45 over Big Four Ditch?
The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.8 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns US 45 over Big Four Ditch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.