Stropes Road over Drainage Ditch
GoodWhiteside County, Illinois · 4 MI NW Erie · Structure no. 098520300000000
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 27 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Stropes Road over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Stropes Road over Drainage Ditch in Whiteside County, Illinois. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 101 by 2046. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Stropes Road over Drainage Ditch built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is Stropes 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Stropes Road over Drainage Ditch carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is Stropes Road over Drainage Ditch?
The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Stropes Road over Drainage Ditch?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.