US Bridges

Ill 64 over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Ogle County, Illinois · 5.3 Mi. E. Il 2 · Structure no. 071200600000000

Built
1933
92 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,900
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ill 64 over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Ill 64 over Drainage Ditch in Ogle County, Illinois. It was built in 1933, so it is 92 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 5 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 3,900 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,796 by 2046. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesIll 64
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location5.3 Mi. E. Il 2
RouteState Highway 64
CountyOgle County
StateIllinois
Coordinates42.00461, -89.23293
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length24 ft (7.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,900 (2023)
Projected traffic3,796 by 2046
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Ill 64 over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ill 64 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Ill 64 over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 3,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Ill 64 over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Ill 64 over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.