Coleta RD over County Ditch No. 1
PoorWhiteside County, Illinois · 2 Mi. N. Tampico · Structure no. 098566300000000
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 52 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2016 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Coleta RD over County Ditch No. 1 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Coleta RD over County Ditch No. 1 in Whiteside County, Illinois. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 51 by 2046. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long and 28 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Coleta RD over County Ditch No. 1 built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is Coleta 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Coleta RD over County Ditch No. 1 carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.
How long is Coleta RD over County Ditch No. 1?
The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Coleta RD over County Ditch No. 1?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.