US Bridges

Black Lane over Harding Ditch

Good

St. Clair County, Illinois · 1.25 Mi. N of Bunkum · Structure no. 082310900000000

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
82 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,500
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Black Lane over Harding Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Black Lane over Harding Ditch in St. Clair County, Illinois. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,323 by 2046. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesBlack Lane
CrossesHarding Ditch
Location1.25 Mi. N of Bunkum
Coordinates38.64028, -90.04691
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span0 ft (0 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,500 (2023)
Projected traffic2,323 by 2046
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Black Lane over Harding Ditch built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Black Lane over Harding 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 2023.

How much traffic does Black Lane over Harding Ditch carry?

About 2,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Black Lane over Harding Ditch?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Black Lane over Harding Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.