US Bridges

Holcomb Road over Drainage Ditch

Good

Ogle County, Illinois · 2 MI W Lindenwood · Structure no. 071508800000000

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
225
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Holcomb Road over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Holcomb Road over Drainage Ditch in Ogle County, Illinois. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 225 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 364 by 2046. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesHolcomb Road
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location2 MI W Lindenwood
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.0639, -89.0645
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic225 (2022)
Projected traffic364 by 2046
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Holcomb Road over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Holcomb Road 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 2021.

How much traffic does Holcomb Road over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 225 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is Holcomb Road over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m).

Who owns Holcomb Road over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.