Ill 71 over Drainage Ditch
GoodPutnam County, Illinois · 1.14 MI W of Ill 89 · Structure no. 078200700000000
- Built
- 2015
- 10 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2021
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 26 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,700
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ill 71 over Drainage Ditch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Ill 71 over Drainage Ditch in Putnam County, Illinois. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 4,700 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,304 by 2046. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ill 71 over Drainage Ditch built?
It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ill 71 over Drainage 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 November 2021.
How much traffic does Ill 71 over Drainage Ditch carry?
About 4,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.
How long is Ill 71 over Drainage Ditch?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.8 m).
Who owns Ill 71 over Drainage Ditch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.