US Bridges

Ill 17 over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Livingston County, Illinois · 6.36 MI W of Ill 47 · Structure no. 053200700000000

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,800
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ill 17 over Drainage Ditch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Ill 17 over Drainage Ditch in Livingston County, Illinois. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 5 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 1,800 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,616 by 2046. The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesIll 17
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location6.36 MI W of Ill 47
RouteState Highway 17
CountyLivingston County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.09281, -88.54277
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.4 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,800 (2023)
Projected traffic1,616 by 2046
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Ill 17 over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ill 17 over Drainage 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 2023.

How much traffic does Ill 17 over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 1,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is Ill 17 over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.4 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Ill 17 over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.