US Bridges

Garden Ave over Ditch

Good

Williamson County, Illinois · 0.65 MI E of Skyline · Structure no. 100602400000000

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,900
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Garden Ave over Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Garden Ave over Ditch in Williamson County, Illinois. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 1,900 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,919 by 2046. The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesGarden Ave
CrossesDitch
Location0.65 MI E of Skyline
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWilliamson County
StateIllinois
Coordinates37.74256, -88.97241
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.5 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,900 (2021)
Projected traffic1,919 by 2046
Trucks17%
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 Garden Ave over Ditch built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Garden Ave over 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 Garden Ave over Ditch carry?

About 1,900 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Garden Ave over Ditch?

The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.8 m).

Who owns Garden Ave over Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.