US Bridges

Cordova Road over Drainage Ditch

Good

Whiteside County, Illinois · 4 MI West of Erie · Structure no. 098307100000000

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
325
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cordova Road over Drainage Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Cordova Road over Drainage Ditch in Whiteside County, Illinois. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 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 325 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 328 by 2046. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesCordova Road
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location4 MI West of Erie
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.66696, -90.17091
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.9 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic325 (2016)
Projected traffic328 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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Cordova Road over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cordova 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 March 2022.

How much traffic does Cordova Road over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 325 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Cordova Road over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Cordova Road over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.