US Bridges

Ill 23 over Drain Ditch

Fair

Livingston County, Illinois · 10.2 MI N of Old 66 · Structure no. 053203500000000

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,850
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ill 23 over Drain Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Ill 23 over Drain Ditch in Livingston County, Illinois. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 1,850 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,667 by 2046. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long.

CarriesIll 23
CrossesDrain Ditch
Location10.2 MI N of Old 66
RouteState Highway 23
Coordinates40.98997, -88.70229
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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.5 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,850 (2023)
Projected traffic1,667 by 2046
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 23 over Drain Ditch built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ill 23 over Drain 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Ill 23 over Drain Ditch carry?

About 1,850 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Ill 23 over Drain Ditch?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m).

Who owns Ill 23 over Drain Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.