US Bridges

Il 96 over Drainage Ditch

Good

Hancock County, Illinois · .64M S Il 9 Niota · Structure no. 034250500000000

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,700
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 96 over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Il 96 over Drainage Ditch in Hancock County, Illinois. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,768 by 2046. The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long.

CarriesIl 96
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location.64M S Il 9 Niota
RouteState Highway 96
Coordinates40.61339, -91.29598
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88.6 US tons
Inventory rating53.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.6 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,700 (2023)
Projected traffic1,768 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 96 over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Il 96 over Drainage Ditch 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Il 96 over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 1,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Il 96 over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m).

Who owns Il 96 over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.