US Bridges

Ill 10 over Ditch

Fair

Mason County, Illinois · 1.0 MI W JCT I29/10 · Structure no. 063200700000000

Built
1927
98 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,200
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ill 10 over Ditch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Ill 10 over Ditch in Mason County, Illinois. It was built in 1927, so it is 98 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,162 by 2046. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesIll 10
CrossesDitch
Location1.0 MI W JCT I29/10
RouteState Highway 10
Coordinates40.207, -89.73287
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
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 rating63.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2023)
Projected traffic1,162 by 2046
Trucks17%
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 10 over Ditch built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ill 10 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Ill 10 over Ditch carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Ill 10 over Ditch?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Ill 10 over Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.