Ill 78 & 97 over Lacy Ditch

Fair Condition90 years old3,000 vehicles/day

Location

StateIllinois
CountyFulton
Location.1 N. Jct136&ill 78
CarriesIll 78 & 97
CrossesLacy Ditch
Coordinates40.29884, -90.08600

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck5 (Fair)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway8 (Very Good)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel Continuous
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length167.0 ft (50.9 m)
Max Span64.3 ft (19.6 m)
Deck Width35.1 ft (10.7 m)
Deck Area544.6 sq m
Main Spans3
Year Built1936 (reconstructed 1989)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic3,000 (2023)
Truck Traffic14%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last InspectionOctober 2023
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number029002100000000

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