Pleasant Street over Union Drainage Ditch
FairDeKalb County, Illinois · 2060N 1645E · Structure no. 019480800000000
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 25 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 500
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pleasant Street over Union Drainage Ditch is a steel culvert carrying Pleasant Street over Union Drainage Ditch in DeKalb County, Illinois. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 500 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 560 by 2046. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Pleasant Street over Union Drainage Ditch built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is Pleasant Street over Union Drainage Ditch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.
How much traffic does Pleasant Street over Union Drainage Ditch carry?
About 500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Pleasant Street over Union Drainage Ditch?
The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).
Who owns Pleasant Street over Union Drainage Ditch?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.