US Bridges

1350 E over Drainage Ditch

Good

White County, Illinois · 1 MI W Epworth · Structure no. 097328200000000

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

1350 E over Drainage Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying 1350 E 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 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 25 by 2046. The structure is 57 ft (17.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries1350 E
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location1 MI W Epworth
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.07116, -88.12516
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2021
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 rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length57 ft (17.3 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.3 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 traffic25 by 2046
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 1350 E over Drainage Ditch built?

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

What condition is 1350 E 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 July 2021.

How much traffic does 1350 E over Drainage Ditch carry?

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

How long is 1350 E over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 57 ft (17.3 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns 1350 E over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.