US Bridges

Drive in Rd/Tr 70 over Grassy Branch

Good

Clinton County, Illinois · 2MI S of Breese · Structure no. 014501200000000

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
46 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
850
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Drive in Rd/Tr 70 over Grassy Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Drive in Rd/Tr 70 over Grassy Branch in Clinton County, Illinois. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 850 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 935 by 2046. The structure is 46 ft (14.1 m) long and 28 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesDrive in Rd/Tr 70
CrossesGrassy Branch
Location2MI S of Breese
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyClinton County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.58336, -89.55367
Functional classRural 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length46 ft (14.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic850 (2020)
Projected traffic935 by 2046
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Drive in Rd/Tr 70 over Grassy Branch built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Drive in Rd/Tr 70 over Grassy Branch 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Drive in Rd/Tr 70 over Grassy Branch carry?

About 850 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Drive in Rd/Tr 70 over Grassy Branch?

The structure is 46 ft (14.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Drive in Rd/Tr 70 over Grassy Branch?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.