US Bridges

US 136 over Ditch

Fair

McLean County, Illinois · 4.3 M E US 136 & 150 · Structure no. 057009800000000

Built
1933
92 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 136 over Ditch is a concrete slab carrying US 136 over Ditch in McLean County, Illinois. It was built in 1933, so it is 92 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,111 by 2046. The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 136
CrossesDitch
Location4.3 M E US 136 & 150
RouteU.S. Route 136
CountyMcLean County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.31089, -88.61947
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.5 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length28 ft (8.4 m)
Longest span26 ft (8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2023)
Projected traffic1,111 by 2046
Trucks20%
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 US 136 over Ditch built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 136 over 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does US 136 over Ditch carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is US 136 over Ditch?

The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US 136 over Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.