US Bridges

Wesleyan and 22nd over S.E. Drainageway

Fair

Winnebago County, Illinois · Wesleyan and 22nd ST · Structure no. 101609200000000

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,500
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wesleyan and 22nd over S.E. Drainageway is a concrete culvert carrying Wesleyan and 22nd over S.E. Drainageway in Winnebago County, Illinois. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 3,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,030 by 2046. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWesleyan and 22nd
CrossesS.E. Drainageway
LocationWesleyan and 22nd ST
CountyWinnebago County
StateIllinois
Coordinates42.24535, -89.05464
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,500 (2022)
Projected traffic3,030 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Wesleyan and 22nd over S.E. Drainageway built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wesleyan and 22nd over S.E. Drainageway 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 Wesleyan and 22nd over S.E. Drainageway carry?

About 3,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Wesleyan and 22nd over S.E. Drainageway?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns Wesleyan and 22nd over S.E. Drainageway?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.