First Ave over Ryley Ditch
GoodOgle County, Illinois · East Edge Rochelle · Structure no. 071601300000000
- Built
- 2004
- 21 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,200
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
First Ave over Ryley Ditch is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying First Ave over Ryley Ditch in Ogle County, Illinois. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 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 2,200 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,236 by 2046. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was First Ave over Ryley Ditch built?
It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.
What condition is First Ave over Ryley 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does First Ave over Ryley Ditch carry?
About 2,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.
How long is First Ave over Ryley Ditch?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.2 m).
Who owns First Ave over Ryley Ditch?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.