US Bridges

Il 2 WB over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Lee County, Illinois · E Sauk Val. College · Structure no. 052007900000000

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
73 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 2 WB over Drainage Ditch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Il 2 WB over Drainage Ditch in Lee County, Illinois. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 years old, younger 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 11,500 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,656 by 2046. The structure is 73 ft (22.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIl 2 WB
CrossesDrainage Ditch
LocationE Sauk Val. College
RouteState Highway 2
CountyLee County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.82293, -89.58866
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.4 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length73 ft (22.2 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,500 (2023)
Projected traffic5,656 by 2046
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 2 WB over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Il 2 WB over 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does Il 2 WB over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 11,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Il 2 WB over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 73 ft (22.2 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Il 2 WB over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.