Harmon RD over Bass Ditch
FairLee County, Illinois · 1.5 M N Bureau CO LN · Structure no. 052425700000000
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 71 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Harmon RD over Bass Ditch is a concrete channel beam carrying Harmon RD over Bass Ditch in Lee County, Illinois. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 35% of them trucks, projected to reach 126 by 2046. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Harmon RD over Bass Ditch built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is Harmon RD over Bass Ditch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.
How much traffic does Harmon RD over Bass Ditch carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 35% are trucks.
How long is Harmon RD over Bass Ditch?
The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Harmon RD over Bass Ditch?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.