US Bridges

Ch 13 over Drainage Ditch

Good

White County, Illinois · 5.5 SE Burnt Prairie · Structure no. 097500800000000

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ch 13 over Drainage Ditch is a steel culvert carrying Ch 13 over Drainage Ditch in White County, Illinois. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 8 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 25 ft (7.5 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCh 13
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location5.5 SE Burnt Prairie
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.19158, -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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 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 closed3.1 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 Ch 13 over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 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 January 2025.

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 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Ch 13 over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.