Briar Knoll Road over Drainage Ditch
FairLee County, Illinois · 0.05 M W Morgan RD · Structure no. 052441300000000
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 31 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2017 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Briar Knoll Road over Drainage Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Briar Knoll 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 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 51 by 2046. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Briar Knoll Road over Drainage Ditch built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is Briar Knoll Road 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 2025.
How much traffic does Briar Knoll Road over Drainage Ditch carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2017 count).
How long is Briar Knoll Road over Drainage Ditch?
The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Briar Knoll Road over Drainage Ditch?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.