US Bridges

Il 54 over Trib Big Four Ditch

Good

Ford County, Illinois · 7.06 M N of Il 9 · Structure no. 027202000000000

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,650
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 54 over Trib Big Four Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Il 54 over Trib 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 30 ft (9.2 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesIl 54
CrossesTrib Big Four Ditch
Location7.06 M N of Il 9
RouteState Highway 54
Coordinates40.53637, -88.28871
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.3 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length30 ft (9.2 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.3 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,650 (2023)
Projected traffic1,465 by 2046
Trucks17%
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 54 over Trib Big Four Ditch built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Il 54 over Trib 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 Trib Big Four Ditch carry?

About 1,650 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Il 54 over Trib Big Four Ditch?

The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns Il 54 over Trib Big Four Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.