US Bridges

Il RTE 70 over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Winnebago County, Illinois · .4 MI E. Meridian RD · Structure no. 101204600000000

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,600
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il RTE 70 over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Il RTE 70 over Drainage Ditch in Winnebago County, Illinois. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 4,600 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,596 by 2046. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesIl RTE 70
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location.4 MI E. Meridian RD
RouteState Highway 70
CountyWinnebago County
StateIllinois
Coordinates42.32958, -89.16672
Functional classUrban Minor 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,600 (2023)
Projected traffic4,596 by 2046
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Il RTE 70 over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Il RTE 70 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Il RTE 70 over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 4,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Il RTE 70 over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns Il RTE 70 over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.