Dry Ridge Road over Main Ditch
PoorMassac County, Illinois · 0.9 MI E US 45 · Structure no. 064307400000000
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 62 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 25
- 2020 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Dry Ridge Road over Main Ditch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dry Ridge Road over Main Ditch in Massac County, Illinois. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 25 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 25 by 2046. The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long and 18 ft wide.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Dry Ridge Road over Main Ditch built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is Dry Ridge Road over Main Ditch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does Dry Ridge Road over Main Ditch carry?
About 25 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Dry Ridge Road over Main Ditch?
The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns Dry Ridge Road over Main Ditch?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.