US Bridges

Il 38 over Drainage Ditch

Good

Ogle County, Illinois · 0.5 MI E of Rochelle · Structure no. 071202000000000

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,050
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 38 over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Il 38 over Drainage Ditch in Ogle County, Illinois. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 7,050 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,536 by 2046. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesIl 38
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.5 MI E of Rochelle
RouteState Highway 38
Coordinates41.93425, -89.04581
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,050 (2023)
Projected traffic3,536 by 2046
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Il 38 over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Il 38 over Drainage 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 May 2022.

How much traffic does Il 38 over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 7,050 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Il 38 over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Il 38 over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.