US Bridges

Ch 19 Piper Thawvi over Pella Drainage Ditch

Fair

Ford County, Illinois · 2760N 1700E · Structure no. 027302900000000

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
78 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ch 19 Piper Thawvi over Pella Drainage Ditch is a concrete channel beam carrying Ch 19 Piper Thawvi over Pella Drainage Ditch in Ford County, Illinois. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 5 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 37% of them trucks, projected to reach 152 by 2046. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesCh 19 Piper Thawvi
CrossesPella Drainage Ditch
Location2760N 1700E
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFord County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.80008, -88.14536
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.3 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2023)
Projected traffic152 by 2046
Trucks37%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Ch 19 Piper Thawvi over Pella Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ch 19 Piper Thawvi over Pella 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Ch 19 Piper Thawvi over Pella Drainage Ditch carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 37% are trucks.

How long is Ch 19 Piper Thawvi over Pella Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Ch 19 Piper Thawvi over Pella Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.