Eakle Road over Main Ditch
FairLee County, Illinois · 1.3 MI S Van Petten · Structure no. 052429500000000
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 100 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10
- 2017 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Eakle Road over Main Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Eakle Road over Main Ditch in Lee County, Illinois. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 10 by 2046. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Eakle Road over Main Ditch built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is Eakle Road over Main 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 2025.
How much traffic does Eakle Road over Main Ditch carry?
About 10 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is Eakle Road over Main Ditch?
The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Eakle Road over Main Ditch?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.