US Bridges

Il 92 over Big Slough Ditch

Good

Henry County, Illinois · 0.7 MI E Grange Road · Structure no. 037202200000000

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,050
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 92 over Big Slough Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Il 92 over Big Slough Ditch in Henry County, Illinois. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 1,050 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,188 by 2046. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesIl 92
CrossesBig Slough Ditch
Location0.7 MI E Grange Road
RouteState Highway 92
Coordinates41.55407, -90.03594
Functional classRural 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo 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
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.5 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,050 (2023)
Projected traffic1,188 by 2046
Trucks31%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 Il 92 over Big Slough Ditch built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Il 92 over Big Slough 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 August 2022.

How much traffic does Il 92 over Big Slough Ditch carry?

About 1,050 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.

How long is Il 92 over Big Slough Ditch?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Il 92 over Big Slough Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.