Ill 251 over Drainage Ditch
GoodOgle County, Illinois · 2.6 MI S JCT Ill 72 · Structure no. 071202700000000
- Built
- 2010
- 15 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2021
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 28 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,300
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ill 251 over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Ill 251 over Drainage Ditch in Ogle County, Illinois. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 3,300 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,108 by 2046. The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 55.9 mi (90 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ill 251 over Drainage Ditch built?
It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ill 251 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 2021.
How much traffic does Ill 251 over Drainage Ditch carry?
About 3,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Ill 251 over Drainage Ditch?
The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).
Who owns Ill 251 over Drainage Ditch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.