US Bridges

Il 9 over Ditch

Poor

Hancock County, Illinois · 0.4 M W of 9/94 JCT · Structure no. 034708100000000

Built
1928
97 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
950
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 9 over Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Il 9 over Ditch in Hancock County, Illinois. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 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 4 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.

It carries about 950 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,162 by 2046. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long.

Location

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CarriesIl 9
CrossesDitch
Location0.4 M W of 9/94 JCT
RouteState Highway 9
CountyHancock County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.59369, -91.14479
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating98.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic950 (2023)
Projected traffic1,162 by 2046
Trucks12%
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 9 over Ditch built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.

What condition is Il 9 over 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Il 9 over Ditch carry?

About 950 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Il 9 over Ditch?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m).

Who owns Il 9 over Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.