US Bridges

Il 26 (fap 316) over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Lee County, Illinois · 1.5 Mi. S. of US 30 · Structure no. 052201700000000

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,850
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 26 (fap 316) over Drainage Ditch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Il 26 (fap 316) over Drainage Ditch in Lee County, Illinois. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 1,850 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,273 by 2046. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

Location

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CarriesIl 26 (fap 316)
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location1.5 Mi. S. of US 30
RouteState Highway 26
CountyLee County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.73579, -89.45762
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,850 (2023)
Projected traffic2,273 by 2046
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 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 26 (fap 316) over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Il 26 (fap 316) 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Il 26 (fap 316) over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 1,850 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Il 26 (fap 316) over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).

Who owns Il 26 (fap 316) over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.