Ch 8 over Hammond Mutual Ditch
GoodPiatt County, Illinois · .5 MI NE of Hammond · Structure no. 074325700000000
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2022
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 76 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 300
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ch 8 over Hammond Mutual Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ch 8 over Hammond Mutual Ditch in Piatt County, Illinois. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 303 by 2046. The structure is 76 ft (23.3 m) long and 30 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 Ch 8 over Hammond Mutual Ditch built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ch 8 over Hammond Mutual 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 Ch 8 over Hammond Mutual Ditch carry?
About 300 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Ch 8 over Hammond Mutual Ditch?
The structure is 76 ft (23.3 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Ch 8 over Hammond Mutual Ditch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.