Burns RD over Drainage Ditch
FairWhiteside County, Illinois · 3 MI N of Erie · Structure no. 098303900000000
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 27 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 250
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Burns RD over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Burns RD over Drainage Ditch in Whiteside County, Illinois. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 33% of them trucks, projected to reach 253 by 2046. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Burns RD over Drainage Ditch built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
What condition is Burns RD 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Burns RD over Drainage Ditch carry?
About 250 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 33% are trucks.
How long is Burns RD over Drainage Ditch?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m).
Who owns Burns RD over Drainage Ditch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.