US Bridges

Ill Rt 92 over Main Union SP Ditch

Fair

Henry County, Illinois · 0.9 MI W JCT Ill 78 · Structure no. 037017400000000

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
92 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ill Rt 92 over Main Union SP Ditch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ill Rt 92 over Main Union SP Ditch in Henry County, Illinois. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 972 by 2046. The structure is 92 ft (27.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesIll Rt 92
CrossesMain Union SP Ditch
Location0.9 MI W JCT Ill 78
RouteState Highway 92
CountyHenry County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.55414, -89.95724
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.3 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length92 ft (27.9 m)
Longest span89 ft (27 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2023)
Projected traffic972 by 2046
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 km)
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 Ill Rt 92 over Main Union SP Ditch built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ill Rt 92 over Main Union SP 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 2022.

How much traffic does Ill Rt 92 over Main Union SP Ditch carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is Ill Rt 92 over Main Union SP Ditch?

The structure is 92 ft (27.9 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Ill Rt 92 over Main Union SP Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.