US Bridges

4th ST over Drainage Ditch

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Saline County, Illinois · 4th ST & US RTE 45 · Structure no. 083600800000000

Built
1990
35 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,200
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

4th ST over Drainage Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying 4th ST over Drainage Ditch in Saline County, Illinois. It was built in 1990 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 35 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 4,200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,242 by 2046. The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long and 45 ft wide.

Location

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Carries4th ST
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location4th ST & US RTE 45
RouteCity Street 0
CountySaline County
StateIllinois
Coordinates37.80919, -88.4348
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length41 ft (12.6 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,200 (2015)
Projected traffic4,242 by 2046
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 4th ST over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is 4th ST 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does 4th ST over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 4,200 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is 4th ST over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns 4th ST over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.