Perkins Rd. over County Ditch No. 1
PoorWhiteside County, Illinois · 3 MI S.E. Prophetsto · Structure no. 098540500000000
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 54 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 75
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Perkins Rd. over County Ditch No. 1 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Perkins Rd. over County Ditch No. 1 in Whiteside County, Illinois. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 75 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 76 by 2046. The structure is 54 ft (16.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Perkins Rd. over County Ditch No. 1 built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is Perkins Rd. over County Ditch No. 1 in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.
How much traffic does Perkins Rd. over County Ditch No. 1 carry?
About 75 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.
How long is Perkins Rd. over County Ditch No. 1?
The structure is 54 ft (16.6 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Perkins Rd. over County Ditch No. 1?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.