US Bridges

US 6/34 over Drainage Ditch

Good

Bureau County, Illinois · .5 Mi. W. Wyanet · Structure no. 006201400000000

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 6/34 over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying US 6/34 over Drainage Ditch in Bureau County, Illinois. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,121 by 2046. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesUS 6/34
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location.5 Mi. W. Wyanet
RouteU.S. Route 6
Coordinates41.36546, -89.60131
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.2 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2023)
Projected traffic2,121 by 2046
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US 6/34 over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 6/34 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 December 2021.

How much traffic does US 6/34 over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 6/34 over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns US 6/34 over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.