US Bridges

Ill 9 over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Ford County, Illinois · 2.99 MI W of Ill 115 · Structure no. 027200000000000

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,700
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ill 9 over Drainage Ditch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Ill 9 over Drainage Ditch in Ford County, Illinois. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,616 by 2046. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesIll 9
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location2.99 MI W of Ill 115
RouteState Highway 9
CountyFord County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.45778, -88.23134
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.7 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,700 (2023)
Projected traffic1,616 by 2046
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Ill 9 over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ill 9 over Drainage Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does Ill 9 over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 1,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Ill 9 over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Ill 9 over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.