US Bridges

Ch 4 Elliott Road over Big Four Ditch Trib

Good

Ford County, Illinois · 690 N 1000 E · Structure no. 027345400000000

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Prestressed Concrete
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
500
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ch 4 Elliott Road over Big Four Ditch Trib is a prestressed concrete girder and floorbeam system carrying Ch 4 Elliott Road over Big Four Ditch Trib in Ford County, Illinois. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 379 by 2046. The structure is 70 ft (21.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCh 4 Elliott Road
CrossesBig Four Ditch Trib
Location690 N 1000 E
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.49946, -88.27179
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.1 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length70 ft (21.2 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2023)
Projected traffic379 by 2046
Trucks7%
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

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 4 Elliott Road over Big Four Ditch Trib built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ch 4 Elliott Road over Big Four Ditch Trib 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Ch 4 Elliott Road over Big Four Ditch Trib carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Ch 4 Elliott Road over Big Four Ditch Trib?

The structure is 70 ft (21.2 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Ch 4 Elliott Road over Big Four Ditch Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.