US Bridges

Grange RD over Blue Joint Ditch

Good

Henry County, Illinois · 4 Mi. Ne. of Geneseo · Structure no. 037202300000000

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Grange RD over Blue Joint Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Grange RD over Blue Joint Ditch in Henry County, Illinois. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 378 by 2046. The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesGrange RD
CrossesBlue Joint Ditch
Location4 Mi. Ne. of Geneseo
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHenry County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.49609, -90.08503
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.8 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length28 ft (8.4 m)
Longest span13 ft (4.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2020)
Projected traffic378 by 2046
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Grange RD over Blue Joint Ditch built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Grange RD over Blue Joint 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 August 2021.

How much traffic does Grange RD over Blue Joint Ditch carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Grange RD over Blue Joint Ditch?

The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Grange RD over Blue Joint Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.