US Bridges

Il 2 FR RD over Ditch

Good

Lee County, Illinois · 3 Mi. W. of Dixon · Structure no. 052202700000000

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 2 FR RD over Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Il 2 FR RD 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 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 51 by 2046. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesIl 2 FR RD
CrossesDitch
Location3 Mi. W. of Dixon
CountyLee County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.82857, -89.54755
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionNovember 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 rating63.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span13 ft (4.1 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2017)
Projected traffic51 by 2046
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 2 FR RD over Ditch built?

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

What condition is Il 2 FR RD 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 November 2022.

How much traffic does Il 2 FR RD over Ditch carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Il 2 FR RD over Ditch?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4.1 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Il 2 FR RD over Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.