US Bridges

Brooklyn RD over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Lee County, Illinois · 4.2 M N of US 30 · Structure no. 052508000000000

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brooklyn RD over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Brooklyn RD over Drainage Ditch in Lee County, Illinois. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 354 by 2046. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesBrooklyn RD
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location4.2 M N of US 30
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLee County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.81909, -89.15128
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
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 loadHS 15
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2022)
Projected traffic354 by 2046
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Brooklyn RD over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brooklyn 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Brooklyn RD over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Brooklyn RD over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Brooklyn RD over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.