CH-17 over Drainage Ditch
GoodLawrence County, Illinois · 3 MI SW Russellville · Structure no. 051501400000000
- Built
- 2005
- 20 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 29 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 300
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CH-17 over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying CH-17 over Drainage Ditch in Lawrence County, Illinois. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 606 by 2046. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CH-17 over Drainage Ditch built?
It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.
What condition is CH-17 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 January 2023.
How much traffic does CH-17 over Drainage Ditch carry?
About 300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is CH-17 over Drainage Ditch?
The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).
Who owns CH-17 over Drainage Ditch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.