US Bridges

Wasson RD over Drainage Ditch

Good

Saline County, Illinois · 1.0 MI S US 45 · Structure no. 083324000000000

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wasson RD over Drainage Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Wasson RD over Drainage Ditch in Saline County, Illinois. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 51 by 2046. The structure is 72 ft (21.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesWasson RD
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location1.0 MI S US 45
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.77358, -88.48482
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length72 ft (21.8 m)
Longest span69 ft (21.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2020)
Projected traffic51 by 2046
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Wasson RD over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wasson RD 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 August 2021.

How much traffic does Wasson RD over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Wasson RD over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 72 ft (21.8 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Wasson RD over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.