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1842nd Av(tr 268) over Local Drainage

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Logan County, Illinois · 1.3 MI S Il 121 · Structure no. 054495200000000

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

1842nd Av(tr 268) over Local Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying 1842nd Av(tr 268) over Local Drainage in Logan County, Illinois. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 53 by 2046. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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Carries1842nd Av(tr 268)
CrossesLocal Drainage
Location1.3 MI S Il 121
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLogan County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.97344, -89.24708
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2022)
Projected traffic53 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 1842nd Av(tr 268) over Local Drainage built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is 1842nd Av(tr 268) over Local Drainage in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2021.

How much traffic does 1842nd Av(tr 268) over Local Drainage carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 1842nd Av(tr 268) over Local Drainage?

The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m).

Who owns 1842nd Av(tr 268) over Local Drainage?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.