TR 152 over Walnut Ditch
PoorBureau County, Illinois · 1 MI W of Walnut · Structure no. 006431800000000
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 62 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2012 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 152 over Walnut Ditch is a concrete channel beam carrying TR 152 over Walnut Ditch in Bureau 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 51 by 2046. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR 152 over Walnut Ditch built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 152 over Walnut Ditch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.
How much traffic does TR 152 over Walnut Ditch carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is TR 152 over Walnut Ditch?
The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns TR 152 over Walnut Ditch?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.