US Bridges

Il 2 over Ditch

Fair

Lee County, Illinois · 3 Mi. W. of Dixon · Structure no. 052202600000000

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
46 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 2 over Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Il 2 over Ditch in Lee County, Illinois. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 11,312 by 2046. The structure is 46 ft (13.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesIl 2
CrossesDitch
Location3 Mi. W. of Dixon
RouteState Highway 2
CountyLee County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.82811, -89.54668
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.3 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length46 ft (13.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width87 ft (26.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,500 (2023)
Projected traffic11,312 by 2046
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 over Ditch built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Il 2 over 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Il 2 over Ditch carry?

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

How long is Il 2 over Ditch?

The structure is 46 ft (13.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns Il 2 over Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.