US Bridges

Ill 14 over Drummond Branch

Good

Franklin County, Illinois · 2.4 MI E Benton · Structure no. 028007500000000

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,850
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ill 14 over Drummond Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ill 14 over Drummond Branch in Franklin County, Illinois. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 1,850 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,970 by 2046. The structure is 58 ft (17.8 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 51 mi (82 km).

CarriesIll 14
CrossesDrummond Branch
Location2.4 MI E Benton
RouteState Highway 14
Coordinates38.01774, -88.86079
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 rating62.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length58 ft (17.8 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,850 (2023)
Projected traffic1,970 by 2046
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed51 mi (82 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 14 over Drummond Branch built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ill 14 over Drummond Branch 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does Ill 14 over Drummond Branch carry?

About 1,850 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Ill 14 over Drummond Branch?

The structure is 58 ft (17.8 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Ill 14 over Drummond Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.