US Bridges

Middle RD over Drainage Ditch

PoorClosed to traffic

Hancock County, Illinois · Warsaw · Structure no. 034601000000000

Built
1904
121 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
76 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Middle RD over Drainage Ditch is a steel truss - thru carrying Middle RD over Drainage Ditch in Hancock County, Illinois. It was built in 1904, so it is 121 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 0 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: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, projected to reach 152 by 2046. The structure is 76 ft (23.3 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesMiddle RD
CrossesDrainage Ditch
LocationWarsaw
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHancock County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.34371, -91.4458
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
Deck0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Superstructure0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Substructure0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Channel and channel protection0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Approach roadway alignment0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length76 ft (23.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2023)
Projected traffic152 by 2046
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$161,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Middle RD over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1904, making it 121 years old in 2025.

What condition is Middle RD 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 Middle RD over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Middle RD over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 76 ft (23.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Middle RD over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.