Ill 40 over Coon Creek Ditch
FairWhiteside County, Illinois · 1.2 MI N JCT Ill 172 · Structure no. 098200700000000
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 36 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,400
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ill 40 over Coon Creek Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Ill 40 over Coon Creek Ditch in Whiteside County, Illinois. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 3,400 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,434 by 2046. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ill 40 over Coon Creek Ditch built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ill 40 over Coon Creek Ditch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.
How much traffic does Ill 40 over Coon Creek Ditch carry?
About 3,400 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is Ill 40 over Coon Creek Ditch?
The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).
Who owns Ill 40 over Coon Creek Ditch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.