US Bridges

Ch 20 Lamoille RD over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Lee County, Illinois · 1.7 MI N Bureau CO L · Structure no. 052506800000000

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1970
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
600
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ch 20 Lamoille RD over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Ch 20 Lamoille RD over Drainage Ditch in Lee County, Illinois. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 94 years old, older 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 707 by 2046. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

CarriesCh 20 Lamoille RD
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location1.7 MI N Bureau CO L
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.60949, -89.27634
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2022)
Projected traffic707 by 2046
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Ch 20 Lamoille RD over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.

What condition is Ch 20 Lamoille RD 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 Ch 20 Lamoille RD over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Ch 20 Lamoille RD over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns Ch 20 Lamoille RD over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.