US Bridges

Base Line Rd. over Drainage Ditch

Good

Ogle County, Illinois · 2.0 N.E. Lindenwood · Structure no. 071502500000000

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2017 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Base Line Rd. over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Base Line Rd. over Drainage Ditch in Ogle County, Illinois. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 52 by 2046. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesBase Line Rd.
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location2.0 N.E. Lindenwood
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.06461, -88.99122
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating41.1 US tons
Inventory rating24.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 15
Structure length24 ft (7.2 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2017)
Projected traffic52 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 Base Line Rd. over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Base Line 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 Base Line Rd. over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Base Line Rd. over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Base Line Rd. over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.