US Bridges

Il 251 over Drainage Ditch

Good

Lee County, Illinois · 2 Mi. N. of US 30 · Structure no. 052202100000000

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,100
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 251 over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Il 251 over Drainage Ditch in Lee 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 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 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,111 by 2046. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesIl 251
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location2 Mi. N. of US 30
RouteState Highway 251
CountyLee County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.78866, -89.08354
Functional classRural Major 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length22 ft (6.8 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2023)
Projected traffic1,111 by 2046
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Il 251 over Drainage Ditch built?

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

What condition is Il 251 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 February 2022.

How much traffic does Il 251 over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Il 251 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 58 ft wide.

Who owns Il 251 over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.