US Bridges

TR 887 over Ditch

Good

Adams County, Illinois · 1 M SW Quincy · Structure no. 001342100000000

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,850
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 887 over Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 887 over Ditch in Adams County, Illinois. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,850 vehicles a day, roughly 33% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,313 by 2046. The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesTR 887
CrossesDitch
Location1 M SW Quincy
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.89211, -91.41551
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (12 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,850 (2024)
Projected traffic1,313 by 2046
Trucks33%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 TR 887 over Ditch built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 887 over Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2021.

How much traffic does TR 887 over Ditch carry?

About 1,850 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 33% are trucks.

How long is TR 887 over Ditch?

The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns TR 887 over Ditch?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.