Il 78 over Drainage Ditch
GoodJo Daviess County, Illinois · 4 MI N Carroll CO LN · Structure no. 043200300000000
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2021
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 22 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 800
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Il 78 over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Il 78 over Drainage Ditch in Jo Daviess County, Illinois. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 800 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 682 by 2046. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Il 78 over Drainage Ditch built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.
What condition is Il 78 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 November 2021.
How much traffic does Il 78 over Drainage Ditch carry?
About 800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is Il 78 over Drainage Ditch?
The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Il 78 over Drainage Ditch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.