US Bridges

Bethel Rd. over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Ogle County, Illinois · 3.5 N.W. Rochelle · Structure no. 071503200000000

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bethel Rd. over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Bethel Rd. over Drainage Ditch in Ogle County, Illinois. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 364 by 2046. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesBethel Rd.
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location3.5 N.W. Rochelle
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOgle County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.98471, -89.08312
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating41.8 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2022)
Projected traffic364 by 2046
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Bethel Rd. over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bethel Rd. over Drainage Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

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

About 150 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Bethel Rd. over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Bethel Rd. over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.