Ill 17 over Drain Dt
FairLivingston County, Illinois · 2.5 M E JCT 17 & 23 · Structure no. 053002700000000
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old, rebuilt 1993
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 68 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 525
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ill 17 over Drain Dt is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ill 17 over Drain Dt in Livingston County, Illinois. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 88 years old, older 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 525 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 530 by 2046. The structure is 68 ft (20.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ill 17 over Drain Dt built?
It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.
What condition is Ill 17 over Drain Dt 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 2023.
How much traffic does Ill 17 over Drain Dt carry?
About 525 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.
How long is Ill 17 over Drain Dt?
The structure is 68 ft (20.6 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Ill 17 over Drain Dt?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.