US Bridges

I-74 Ramp 27.49 over Drainage Ditch

Good

McLean County, Illinois · .1 M S of I-74 · Structure no. 057203100000000

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-74 Ramp 27.49 over Drainage Ditch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying I-74 Ramp 27.49 over Drainage Ditch in McLean 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 500 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 556 by 2046. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long.

CarriesI-74 Ramp 27.49
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location.1 M S of I-74
Coordinates40.31401, -88.7305
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2023)
Projected traffic556 by 2046
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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-74 Ramp 27.49 over Drainage Ditch built?

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

What condition is I-74 Ramp 27.49 over Drainage Ditch 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does I-74 Ramp 27.49 over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is I-74 Ramp 27.49 over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).

Who owns I-74 Ramp 27.49 over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.