US Bridges

Il 9 over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Hancock County, Illinois · 0.13 S Il 96 · Structure no. 034200400000000

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,725
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 9 over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Il 9 over Drainage Ditch in Hancock County, Illinois. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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 6 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 1,725 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,225 by 2046. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

Location

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CarriesIl 9
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.13 S Il 96
RouteState Highway 9
CountyHancock County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.63463, -91.16646
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,725 (2023)
Projected traffic2,225 by 2046
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 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 9 over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Il 9 over 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Il 9 over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 1,725 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Il 9 over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Il 9 over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.