US Bridges

Il 26 over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Stephenson County, Illinois · 2.6 MI N Cedarville · Structure no. 089007200000000

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,550
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 26 over Drainage Ditch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Il 26 over Drainage Ditch in Stephenson County, Illinois. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 5 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 4,550 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,151 by 2046. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).

Location

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CarriesIl 26
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location2.6 MI N Cedarville
RouteState Highway 26
CountyStephenson County
StateIllinois
Coordinates42.4188, -89.63777
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,550 (2023)
Projected traffic5,151 by 2046
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.8 mi (56 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 Il 26 over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Il 26 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Il 26 over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 4,550 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Il 26 over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Il 26 over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.