US Bridges

Moline Road over Drainage Ditch

Good

Whiteside County, Illinois · 0.06 MI E Wilmot RD · Structure no. 098202400000000

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Moline Road over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Moline Road over Drainage Ditch in Whiteside County, Illinois. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,010 by 2046. The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesMoline Road
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.06 MI E Wilmot RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.67083, -90.05389
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.3 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (2.9 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2021)
Projected traffic1,010 by 2046
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Moline Road over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Moline 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 2023.

How much traffic does Moline Road over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Moline Road over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (2.9 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Moline Road over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.