Ch 15 Indian Head over Main Ditch
PoorLee County, Illinois · 1.0 MI S Van Petten · Structure no. 052332400000000
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 79 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 275
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ch 15 Indian Head over Main Ditch is a concrete slab carrying Ch 15 Indian Head over Main Ditch in Lee County, Illinois. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 275 vehicles a day, roughly 45% of them trucks, projected to reach 202 by 2046. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 15 Indian Head over Main Ditch built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ch 15 Indian Head over Main Ditch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.
How much traffic does Ch 15 Indian Head over Main Ditch carry?
About 275 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 45% are trucks.
How long is Ch 15 Indian Head over Main Ditch?
The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Ch 15 Indian Head over Main Ditch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.