US Bridges

Beaverville RD Ch over Beaver Ditch

Fair

Iroquois County, Illinois · 2.40 MI N of US 52 · Structure no. 038008700000000

Built
1933
92 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
400
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Beaverville RD Ch over Beaver Ditch is a concrete slab carrying Beaverville RD Ch over Beaver Ditch in Iroquois County, Illinois. It was built in 1933, so it is 92 years old, older 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 5 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 505 by 2046. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBeaverville RD Ch
CrossesBeaver Ditch
Location2.40 MI N of US 52
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyIroquois County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.92582, -87.6543
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating48.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2022)
Projected traffic505 by 2046
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Beaverville RD Ch over Beaver Ditch built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025.

What condition is Beaverville RD Ch over Beaver 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Beaverville RD Ch over Beaver Ditch carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Beaverville RD Ch over Beaver Ditch?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Beaverville RD Ch over Beaver Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.