US Bridges

CH-13 over Drainage Ditch

Good

White County, Illinois · 3 MI W Centerville · Structure no. 097316400000000

Built
1933
92 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CH-13 over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying CH-13 over Drainage Ditch in White County, Illinois. It was built in 1933, so it is 92 years old, older 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 53% of them trucks, projected to reach 76 by 2046. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCH-13
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location3 MI W Centerville
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.19173, -88.2255
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating41.8 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2024)
Projected traffic76 by 2046
Trucks53%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 CH-13 over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025.

What condition is CH-13 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does CH-13 over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 53% are trucks.

How long is CH-13 over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns CH-13 over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.