US Bridges

Springfield Ave over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Winnebago County, Illinois · .4 Mi. N. Auburn St. · Structure no. 101201900000000

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,600
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Springfield Ave over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Springfield Ave over Drainage Ditch in Winnebago 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 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 7,600 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,737 by 2046. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSpringfield Ave
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location.4 Mi. N. Auburn St.
CountyWinnebago County
StateIllinois
Coordinates42.2948, -89.14524
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.8 US tons
Inventory rating22.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,600 (2022)
Projected traffic8,737 by 2046
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Springfield Ave over Drainage Ditch built?

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

What condition is Springfield Ave 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Springfield Ave over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 7,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Springfield Ave over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.3 m).

Who owns Springfield Ave over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.