US 136 over Prairie Creek Ditch
FairLogan County, Illinois · 1.6M E 1st-SAN Jose · Structure no. 054002400000000
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old, rebuilt 2008
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 106 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,300
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 136 over Prairie Creek Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 136 over Prairie Creek Ditch in Logan County, Illinois. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 2008, 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 2,300 vehicles a day, roughly 34% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,415 by 2046. The structure is 106 ft (32.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 US 136 over Prairie Creek Ditch built?
It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.
What condition is US 136 over Prairie Creek 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does US 136 over Prairie Creek Ditch carry?
About 2,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 34% are trucks.
How long is US 136 over Prairie Creek Ditch?
The structure is 106 ft (32.2 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns US 136 over Prairie Creek Ditch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.