US Bridges

I 64 over Drainage Ditch

Fair

White County, Illinois · 4.3 MI W ILL-1 · Structure no. 097200600000000

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,800
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 64 over Drainage Ditch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying I 64 over Drainage Ditch in White County, Illinois. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 10,800 vehicles a day, roughly 46% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,221 by 2046. The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 36 mi (58 km).

Location

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CarriesI 64
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location4.3 MI W ILL-1
RouteInterstate 64
CountyWhite County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.23753, -88.07531
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating75 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length28 ft (8.4 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,800 (2024)
Projected traffic12,221 by 2046
Trucks46%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed36 mi (58 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 I 64 over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 64 over Drainage Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does I 64 over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 10,800 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 46% are trucks.

How long is I 64 over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.6 m).

Who owns I 64 over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.