US Bridges

Perkins Rd. over County Ditch No. 2

Fair

Whiteside County, Illinois · 4 MI S.E. Prophetsto · Structure no. 098540600000000

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
53 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. 2 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Perkins Rd. over County Ditch No. 2 in Whiteside County, Illinois. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 75 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 76 by 2046. The structure is 53 ft (16.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesPerkins Rd.
CrossesCounty Ditch No. 2
Location4 MI S.E. Prophetsto
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWhiteside County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.62758, -89.88182
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.2 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length53 ft (16.1 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2022)
Projected traffic76 by 2046
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Perkins Rd. over County Ditch No. 2 built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Perkins Rd. over County Ditch No. 2 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Perkins Rd. over County Ditch No. 2 carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is Perkins Rd. over County Ditch No. 2?

The structure is 53 ft (16.1 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Perkins Rd. over County Ditch No. 2?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.