US Bridges

TR 36 over Hickory Smith Ditch

Fair

Bureau County, Illinois · 3 Mi. Ne. Mineral · Structure no. 006410800000000

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
91 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2010 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 36 over Hickory Smith Ditch is a wood or timber slab carrying TR 36 over Hickory Smith Ditch in Bureau County, Illinois. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2046. The structure is 91 ft (27.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesTR 36
CrossesHickory Smith Ditch
Location3 Mi. Ne. Mineral
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBureau County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.4161, -89.80957
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length91 ft (27.6 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2010)
Projected traffic25 by 2046
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 36 over Hickory Smith Ditch built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 36 over Hickory Smith 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 36 over Hickory Smith Ditch carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is TR 36 over Hickory Smith Ditch?

The structure is 91 ft (27.6 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns TR 36 over Hickory Smith Ditch?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.