US Bridges

Ch 54 (w Wise Road over Drainage Ditch

Good

Macon County, Illinois · 2.2 Mi. N Warrensbur · Structure no. 058506000000000

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ch 54 (w Wise Road over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Ch 54 (w Wise Road over Drainage Ditch in Macon County, Illinois. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 75 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 76 by 2046. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long and 41 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCh 54 (w Wise Road
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location2.2 Mi. N Warrensbur
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMacon County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.96227, -89.05735
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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length24 ft (7.2 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2020)
Projected traffic76 by 2046
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Ch 54 (w Wise Road over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ch 54 (w Wise Road 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Ch 54 (w Wise Road over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Ch 54 (w Wise Road over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Ch 54 (w Wise Road over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.