US Bridges

TR-44 over Fairfield Ditch

Fair

Bureau County, Illinois · 1 Mi. S.E. of Thomas · Structure no. 006409400000000

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
52 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR-44 over Fairfield Ditch is a concrete channel beam carrying TR-44 over Fairfield Ditch in Bureau County, Illinois. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 75 vehicles a day, projected to reach 76 by 2046. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesTR-44
CrossesFairfield Ditch
Location1 Mi. S.E. of Thomas
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBureau County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.50369, -89.80096
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2020)
Projected traffic76 by 2046
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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-44 over Fairfield Ditch built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR-44 over Fairfield 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does TR-44 over Fairfield Ditch carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is TR-44 over Fairfield Ditch?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns TR-44 over Fairfield Ditch?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.