US 45 over Drainage Ditch
GoodIroquois County, Illinois · 0.39 MI S of US 24 · Structure no. 038021100000000
- Built
- 2004
- 21 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 89 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,000
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 45 over Drainage Ditch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 45 over Drainage Ditch in Iroquois County, Illinois. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,677 by 2046. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 45 over Drainage Ditch built?
It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 45 over Drainage 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does US 45 over Drainage Ditch carry?
About 3,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is US 45 over Drainage Ditch?
The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.4 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns US 45 over Drainage Ditch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.