US Bridges

Il Route 64 over Ditch

Good

Ogle County, Illinois · 3.25 MI E of Il 2 · Structure no. 071202500000000

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,900
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il Route 64 over Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Il Route 64 over Ditch in Ogle County, Illinois. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 3,900 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,796 by 2046. The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

CarriesIl Route 64
CrossesDitch
Location3.25 MI E of Il 2
RouteState Highway 64
Coordinates42.00653, -89.27114
Functional classRural 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
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 rating74.6 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.3 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.5 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.1 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 closed24.2 mi (39 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 Route 64 over Ditch built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Il Route 64 over 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Il Route 64 over Ditch carry?

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

How long is Il Route 64 over Ditch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.5 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Il Route 64 over Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.