US Bridges

Il 56 over Drainage Ditch

Good

DuPage County, Illinois · 400E of Orchard RD · Structure no. 022202800000000

Built
2012
13 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
22,900
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 56 over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Il 56 over Drainage Ditch in DuPage County, Illinois. It was built in 2012 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 13 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 22,900 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,000 by 2046. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long.

CarriesIl 56
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location400E of Orchard RD
RouteState Highway 56
Coordinates41.82876, -88.12427
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,900 (2023)
Projected traffic23,000 by 2046
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Il 56 over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is Il 56 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Il 56 over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 22,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Il 56 over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Il 56 over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.