US Bridges

Levee Rd./ TR 28 over Fish Lake DR Ditch

Good

Monroe County, Illinois · RD District 5 · Structure no. 067500100000000

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Levee Rd./ TR 28 over Fish Lake DR Ditch is a steel culvert carrying Levee Rd./ TR 28 over Fish Lake DR Ditch in Monroe County, Illinois. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2046. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long.

CarriesLevee Rd./ TR 28
CrossesFish Lake DR Ditch
LocationRD District 5
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.46324, -90.27248
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2024)
Projected traffic200 by 2046
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Levee Rd./ TR 28 over Fish Lake DR Ditch built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Levee Rd./ TR 28 over Fish Lake DR Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does Levee Rd./ TR 28 over Fish Lake DR Ditch carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Levee Rd./ TR 28 over Fish Lake DR Ditch?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns Levee Rd./ TR 28 over Fish Lake DR Ditch?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.