US Bridges

Ms 1160 over Drainage Ditch

PoorPosted for load

Hancock County, Illinois · S Edge Warsaw · Structure no. 034600900000000

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
125
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ms 1160 over Drainage Ditch is a steel truss - thru carrying Ms 1160 over Drainage Ditch in Hancock County, Illinois. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 125 vehicles a day, projected to reach 126 by 2046. The structure is 57 ft (17.5 m) long and 11 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesMs 1160
CrossesDrainage Ditch
LocationS Edge Warsaw
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHancock County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.33273, -91.44247
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating11.8 US tons
Inventory rating7.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length57 ft (17.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width11 ft (3.4 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2023)
Projected traffic126 by 2046
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Ms 1160 over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ms 1160 over Drainage Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does Ms 1160 over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Ms 1160 over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 57 ft (17.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 11 ft wide.

Who owns Ms 1160 over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.