Ch 55 over Drainage Ditch
GoodKankakee County, Illinois · 1500E 6750S · Structure no. 046348700000000
- Built
- 2003
- 22 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2022
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 62 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 250
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ch 55 over Drainage Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ch 55 over Drainage Ditch in Kankakee County, Illinois. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 255 by 2046. The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long and 30 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ch 55 over Drainage Ditch built?
It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ch 55 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 May 2022.
How much traffic does Ch 55 over Drainage Ditch carry?
About 250 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.
How long is Ch 55 over Drainage Ditch?
The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Ch 55 over Drainage Ditch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.