US Bridges

TR 32 over Phelps Ditch

Good

Cass County, Illinois · 3 M NE Beardstown · Structure no. 009530000000000

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 32 over Phelps Ditch is a steel culvert carrying TR 32 over Phelps Ditch in Cass County, Illinois. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 51 by 2046. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesTR 32
CrossesPhelps Ditch
Location3 M NE Beardstown
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCass County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.05652, -90.38261
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating93.6 US tons
Inventory rating93.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2023)
Projected traffic51 by 2046
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 32 over Phelps Ditch built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 32 over Phelps 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does TR 32 over Phelps Ditch carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is TR 32 over Phelps Ditch?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns TR 32 over Phelps Ditch?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.