US Bridges

US 24 over Drain. Ditch

Good

Ford County, Illinois · 1.73 MI W Ill 115 · Structure no. 027200600000000

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,600
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 24 over Drain. Ditch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US 24 over Drain. Ditch in Ford County, Illinois. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 2,600 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,323 by 2046. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS 24
CrossesDrain. Ditch
Location1.73 MI W Ill 115
RouteU.S. Route 24
Coordinates40.74769, -88.22246
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2021
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 rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating93.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,600 (2023)
Projected traffic2,323 by 2046
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US 24 over Drain. Ditch built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 24 over Drain. 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 2021.

How much traffic does US 24 over Drain. Ditch carry?

About 2,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is US 24 over Drain. Ditch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns US 24 over Drain. Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.