Ill 26/FAS 2370 over Drainage Ditch
PoorPutnam County, Illinois · 4.75 MI S of Ill 71 · Structure no. 078001800000000
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 51 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 800
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ill 26/FAS 2370 over Drainage Ditch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ill 26/FAS 2370 over Drainage Ditch in Putnam County, Illinois. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 3 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 800 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,092 by 2046. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ill 26/FAS 2370 over Drainage Ditch built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ill 26/FAS 2370 over Drainage 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does Ill 26/FAS 2370 over Drainage Ditch carry?
About 800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is Ill 26/FAS 2370 over Drainage Ditch?
The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns Ill 26/FAS 2370 over Drainage Ditch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.