US Bridges

Rocky Ford RD over Local Drainage

Fair

Logan County, Illinois · 3.5 MI N Broadwell · Structure no. 054425100000000

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rocky Ford RD over Local Drainage is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rocky Ford RD over Local Drainage in Logan County, Illinois. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 210 by 2046. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRocky Ford RD
CrossesLocal Drainage
Location3.5 MI N Broadwell
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLogan County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.12161, -89.43849
Functional classRural Local

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26.8 US tons
Inventory rating16.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2022)
Projected traffic210 by 2046
Trucks30%
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

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Rocky Ford RD over Local Drainage built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rocky Ford RD over Local Drainage 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Rocky Ford RD over Local Drainage carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is Rocky Ford RD over Local Drainage?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.6 m).

Who owns Rocky Ford RD over Local Drainage?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.