US Bridges

300 N over Drainage Ditch

Good

White County, Illinois · 4 MI SE Norris City · Structure no. 097327700000000

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
87 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

300 N over Drainage Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying 300 N over Drainage Ditch in White County, Illinois. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 45% of them trucks, projected to reach 10 by 2046. The structure is 87 ft (26.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Carries300 N
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location4 MI SE Norris City
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.92357, -88.29401
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length87 ft (26.6 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2024)
Projected traffic10 by 2046
Trucks45%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 300 N over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is 300 N 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 January 2022.

How much traffic does 300 N over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 45% are trucks.

How long is 300 N over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 87 ft (26.6 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns 300 N over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.