Ch 8 over Dredge Ditch
GoodRichland County, Illinois · 2.25 MI W Schnell · Structure no. 080321300000000
- Built
- 2008
- 17 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2022
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 98 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 75
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ch 8 over Dredge Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ch 8 over Dredge Ditch in Richland County, Illinois. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 75 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10 by 2046. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 Dredge Ditch built?
It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ch 8 over Dredge 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 January 2022.
How much traffic does Ch 8 over Dredge Ditch carry?
About 75 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Ch 8 over Dredge Ditch?
The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Ch 8 over Dredge Ditch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.