US Bridges

Harmon RD over Drainage Ditch

Good

Lee County, Illinois · 1 MI S Rock Islnd RD · Structure no. 052333100000000

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
325
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harmon RD over Drainage Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Harmon RD over Drainage Ditch in Lee County, Illinois. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 325 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 404 by 2046. The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesHarmon RD
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location1 MI S Rock Islnd RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.79788, -89.5537
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.6 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic325 (2022)
Projected traffic404 by 2046
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Harmon RD over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Harmon RD 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 February 2022.

How much traffic does Harmon RD over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 325 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Harmon RD over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Harmon RD over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.