US Bridges

Vicksburg Street over Drainage Ditch

Good

Williamson County, Illinois · 3 Blks North Main ST · Structure no. 100600100000000

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vicksburg Street over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Vicksburg Street over Drainage Ditch in Williamson County, Illinois. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, older 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 404 by 2046. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesVicksburg Street
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location3 Blks North Main ST
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.73304, -88.93627
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2021)
Projected traffic404 by 2046
Trucks18%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Vicksburg Street over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Vicksburg Street 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Vicksburg Street over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is Vicksburg Street over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Vicksburg Street over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.