US Bridges

Ill 2 over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Winnebago County, Illinois · 1 MI N of Latham RD · Structure no. 101203200000000

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,950
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ill 2 over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Ill 2 over Drainage Ditch in Winnebago County, Illinois. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 9,950 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,343 by 2046. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesIll 2
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location1 MI N of Latham RD
RouteState Highway 2
CountyWinnebago County
StateIllinois
Coordinates42.3821, -89.07845
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating73.2 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,950 (2023)
Projected traffic9,343 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
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 1989, making it 36 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Ill 2 over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 9,950 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ill 2 over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Ill 2 over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.