Ben Breamer Road over New Columbia Ditch
GoodMassac County, Illinois · 3.2MI S New Columbia · Structure no. 064310200000000
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2022
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 61 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2020 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ben Breamer Road over New Columbia Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ben Breamer Road over New Columbia Ditch in Massac County, Illinois. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 101 by 2046. The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long and 24 ft wide.
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ben Breamer Road over New Columbia Ditch built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ben Breamer Road over New Columbia 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 February 2022.
How much traffic does Ben Breamer Road over New Columbia Ditch carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.
How long is Ben Breamer Road over New Columbia Ditch?
The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Ben Breamer Road over New Columbia Ditch?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.