Il 172 over Branch Ditch
GoodWhiteside County, Illinois · 2 Mi. N. of Tampico · Structure no. 098010500000000
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 73 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 950
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Il 172 over Branch Ditch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Il 172 over Branch Ditch in Whiteside County, Illinois. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 950 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,212 by 2046. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Il 172 over Branch Ditch built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.
What condition is Il 172 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does Il 172 over Branch Ditch carry?
About 950 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is Il 172 over Branch Ditch?
The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Il 172 over Branch Ditch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.