US Bridges

Chesterfield Ave over Unnamed Drain. Ditch

Fair

Winnebago County, Illinois · 0.01 MI N Samuelson · Structure no. 101615600000000

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chesterfield Ave over Unnamed Drain. Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Chesterfield Ave over Unnamed Drain. Ditch in Winnebago County, Illinois. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 354 by 2046. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesChesterfield Ave
CrossesUnnamed Drain. Ditch
Location0.01 MI N Samuelson
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWinnebago County
StateIllinois
Coordinates42.20905, -89.05968
Functional classUrban 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 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 inspectionAugust 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.8 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 15
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2022)
Projected traffic354 by 2046
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
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 Chesterfield Ave over Unnamed Drain. Ditch built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Chesterfield Ave over Unnamed Drain. 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Chesterfield Ave over Unnamed Drain. Ditch carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Chesterfield Ave over Unnamed Drain. Ditch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Chesterfield Ave over Unnamed Drain. Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.