US Bridges

IL5 John Deere Exw over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Rock Island County, Illinois · .15MI E 16th ST Mol. · Structure no. 081202000000000

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
27,800
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IL5 John Deere Exw over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying IL5 John Deere Exw over Drainage Ditch in Rock Island County, Illinois. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 27,800 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,391 by 2046. The structure is 42 ft (12.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIL5 John Deere Exw
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location.15MI E 16th ST Mol.
RouteState Highway 5
CountyRock Island County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.47109, -90.50399
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.7 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,800 (2023)
Projected traffic29,391 by 2046
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 IL5 John Deere Exw over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is IL5 John Deere Exw 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 IL5 John Deere Exw over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 27,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is IL5 John Deere Exw over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 42 ft (12.7 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.9 m).

Who owns IL5 John Deere Exw over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.