US 136 over Drainage Ditch
FairHancock County, Illinois · 1.7M W Il 61 · Structure no. 034200700000000
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old, rebuilt 2008
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 25 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,400
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 136 over Drainage Ditch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US 136 over Drainage Ditch in Hancock County, Illinois. It was built in 1991 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 34 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 3,400 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,869 by 2046. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 136 over Drainage Ditch built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.
What condition is US 136 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does US 136 over Drainage Ditch carry?
About 3,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is US 136 over Drainage Ditch?
The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).
Who owns US 136 over Drainage Ditch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.