West Brooklyn Road over Drainage Ditch
PoorLee County, Illinois · 1.0 MI S of US Rt 30 · Structure no. 052310300000000
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 76 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 275
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
West Brooklyn Road over Drainage Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying West Brooklyn Road over Drainage Ditch in Lee County, Illinois. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 275 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 379 by 2046. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was West Brooklyn Road over Drainage Ditch built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is West Brooklyn Road over Drainage Ditch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.
How much traffic does West Brooklyn Road over Drainage Ditch carry?
About 275 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is West Brooklyn Road over Drainage Ditch?
The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns West Brooklyn Road over Drainage Ditch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.