US Bridges

Il 38 over Drainage Ditch

Good

Ogle County, Illinois · 0.5 MI W of Rochelle · Structure no. 071202400000000

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,100
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 1993, so it is 32 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 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 3,100 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,432 by 2046. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

Location

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CarriesIl 38
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.5 MI W of Rochelle
RouteState Highway 38
CountyOgle County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.91919, -89.09114
Functional classUrban Minor 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,100 (2023)
Projected traffic3,432 by 2046
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 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 Il 38 over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 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 November 2022.

How much traffic does Il 38 over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 3,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Il 38 over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Il 38 over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.