US Bridges

Edson RD (tr 61 A) over Unnamed Ditch

Fair

Winnebago County, Illinois · 5 MI S Cherry Valley · Structure no. 101508300000000

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2017 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Edson RD (tr 61 A) over Unnamed Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Edson RD (tr 61 A) over Unnamed Ditch in Winnebago County, Illinois. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 101 by 2046. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesEdson RD (tr 61 A)
CrossesUnnamed Ditch
Location5 MI S Cherry Valley
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWinnebago County
StateIllinois
Coordinates42.15208, -88.95851
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.1 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 15
Structure length22 ft (6.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2017)
Projected traffic101 by 2046
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Edson RD (tr 61 A) over Unnamed Ditch built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Edson RD (tr 61 A) over Unnamed 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Edson RD (tr 61 A) over Unnamed Ditch carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Edson RD (tr 61 A) over Unnamed Ditch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Edson RD (tr 61 A) over Unnamed Ditch?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.