MS-1070 Seward ST over Ditch
PoorMontgomery County, Illinois · Hillsboro · Structure no. 068600400000000
- Built
- 1920
- 105 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,350
- 2020 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
MS-1070 Seward ST over Ditch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying MS-1070 Seward ST over Ditch in Montgomery County, Illinois. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 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 1,350 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,364 by 2046. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 MS-1070 Seward ST over Ditch built?
It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.
What condition is MS-1070 Seward ST over 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does MS-1070 Seward ST over Ditch carry?
About 1,350 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is MS-1070 Seward ST over Ditch?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns MS-1070 Seward ST over Ditch?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.