US Bridges

I-55 over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Logan County, Illinois · .7M SW Elkhart Int · Structure no. 054201500000000

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
32,400
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-55 over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying I-55 over Drainage Ditch in Logan County, Illinois. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 32,400 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,280 by 2046. The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-55
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location.7M SW Elkhart Int
RouteInterstate 55
CountyLogan County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.01022, -89.49983
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.5 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length35 ft (10.8 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,400 (2023)
Projected traffic35,280 by 2046
Trucks29%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 I-55 over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-55 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does I-55 over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 32,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is I-55 over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns I-55 over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.