US Bridges

Ill 29 over Allens Grove Ditch

Good

Mason County, Illinois · .5MI S JCT US136& 29 · Structure no. 063200500000000

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,450
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ill 29 over Allens Grove Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Ill 29 over Allens Grove Ditch in Mason County, Illinois. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older 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 2,450 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,690 by 2021. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesIll 29
CrossesAllens Grove Ditch
Location.5MI S JCT US136& 29
RouteState Highway 29
Coordinates40.29755, -89.69676
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.7 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,450 (2023)
Projected traffic1,690 by 2021
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 29 over Allens Grove Ditch built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ill 29 over Allens Grove 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Ill 29 over Allens Grove Ditch carry?

About 2,450 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is Ill 29 over Allens Grove Ditch?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Ill 29 over Allens Grove Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.