Black RD over Drainage Ditch
GoodWhiteside County, Illinois · 5 MI SW of Morrison · Structure no. 098004200000000
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old, rebuilt 2018
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 95 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 725
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Black RD over Drainage Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying Black RD over Drainage Ditch in Whiteside County, Illinois. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 60 years old, older 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 725 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 732 by 2046. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Black RD over Drainage Ditch built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.
What condition is Black RD 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does Black RD over Drainage Ditch carry?
About 725 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.
How long is Black RD over Drainage Ditch?
The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Black RD over Drainage Ditch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.