US Bridges

Il 38 over Ditch

Good

Kane County, Illinois · 0.25 M W of Peck RD · Structure no. 045026900000000

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,200
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 38 over Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Il 38 over Ditch in Kane County, Illinois. It was built in 2012, 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 11,200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,030 by 2046. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long.

CarriesIl 38
CrossesDitch
Location0.25 M W of Peck RD
RouteState Highway 38
Coordinates41.90288, -88.36435
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.5 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 traffic11,200 (2023)
Projected traffic14,030 by 2046
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Il 38 over Ditch built?

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

What condition is Il 38 over 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 April 2022.

How much traffic does Il 38 over Ditch carry?

About 11,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Il 38 over Ditch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Il 38 over Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.