US Bridges

Ill 108 over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Macoupin County, Illinois · 0.1MI E Il 4 · Structure no. 059200400000000

Built
1933
92 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,950
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ill 108 over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Ill 108 over Drainage Ditch in Macoupin 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 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 6,950 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,182 by 2046. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesIll 108
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.1MI E Il 4
RouteState Highway 108
Coordinates39.27835, -89.86783
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
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 rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating98.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,950 (2023)
Projected traffic3,182 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 Ill 108 over Drainage Ditch built?

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

What condition is Ill 108 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Ill 108 over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 6,950 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ill 108 over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m).

Who owns Ill 108 over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.