US Bridges

Chamberlain Rd. over Drainage Ditch

GoodPosted for load

Ogle County, Illinois · 5.3 S.E. Lindenwood · Structure no. 071320600000000

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
73 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2017 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chamberlain Rd. over Drainage Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying Chamberlain Rd. over Drainage Ditch in Ogle County, Illinois. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 26 by 2046. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesChamberlain Rd.
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location5.3 S.E. Lindenwood
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOgle County
StateIllinois
Coordinates42.01638, -88.98104
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating37.5 US tons
Inventory rating22.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2017)
Projected traffic26 by 2046
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Chamberlain Rd. over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Chamberlain Rd. 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Chamberlain Rd. over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Chamberlain Rd. over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Chamberlain Rd. over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.