CH-21 over Wabash Levee Ditch
FairWhite County, Illinois · 0.75 MI W Rising Sun · Structure no. 097320100000000
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 61 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CH-21 over Wabash Levee Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CH-21 over Wabash Levee Ditch in White County, Illinois. It was built in 1990, 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 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 38% of them trucks, projected to reach 101 by 2046. The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CH-21 over Wabash Levee Ditch built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.
What condition is CH-21 over Wabash Levee 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 2025.
How much traffic does CH-21 over Wabash Levee Ditch carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 38% are trucks.
How long is CH-21 over Wabash Levee Ditch?
The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns CH-21 over Wabash Levee Ditch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.