US Bridges

TR-134 over Walnut Ditch

Good

Bureau County, Illinois · 1.5 Mi. S. Normandy · Structure no. 006412300000000

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
225
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR-134 over Walnut Ditch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying TR-134 over Walnut Ditch in Bureau County, Illinois. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 91 years old, older 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 225 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 227 by 2046. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesTR-134
CrossesWalnut Ditch
Location1.5 Mi. S. Normandy
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBureau County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.54734, -89.64706
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.1 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic225 (2020)
Projected traffic227 by 2046
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$62,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was TR-134 over Walnut Ditch built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is TR-134 over Walnut 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 2023.

How much traffic does TR-134 over Walnut Ditch carry?

About 225 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is TR-134 over Walnut Ditch?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns TR-134 over Walnut Ditch?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.