Il 40 over Branch Ditch
GoodWhiteside County, Illinois · 2.2 MI N Deer Grove · Structure no. 098010400000000
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 52 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,900
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Il 40 over Branch Ditch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Il 40 over Branch Ditch in Whiteside County, Illinois. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 2,900 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,929 by 2046. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Il 40 over Branch Ditch built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is Il 40 over Branch 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 August 2022.
How much traffic does Il 40 over Branch Ditch carry?
About 2,900 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is Il 40 over Branch Ditch?
The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Il 40 over Branch Ditch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.