US Bridges

Ill 2 over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Winnebago County, Illinois · .05 S Wisc ST LN · Structure no. 101000300000000

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
144 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
13,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ill 2 over Drainage Ditch is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ill 2 over Drainage Ditch in Winnebago County, Illinois. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 5 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 13,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,615 by 2046. The structure is 144 ft (44 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesIll 2
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location.05 S Wisc ST LN
RouteState Highway 2
Coordinates42.49547, -89.03664
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length144 ft (44 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.5 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,000 (2023)
Projected traffic11,615 by 2046
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Ill 2 over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ill 2 over Drainage Ditch 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Ill 2 over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 13,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Ill 2 over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 144 ft (44 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.5 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns Ill 2 over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.