US Bridges

TR 209 a over Kaskaskia Ditch

Good

Champaign County, Illinois · 4.8 MI SW Champaign · Structure no. 010401900000000

Built
1974
51 years old, rebuilt 2023
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
74 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 209 a over Kaskaskia Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 209 a over Kaskaskia Ditch in Champaign County, Illinois. It was built in 1974 and reconstructed in 2023, so it is 51 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 354 by 2046. The structure is 74 ft (22.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesTR 209 a
CrossesKaskaskia Ditch
Location4.8 MI SW Champaign
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyChampaign County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.08397, -88.34811
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.2 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length74 ft (22.5 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2021)
Projected traffic354 by 2046
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 209 a over Kaskaskia Ditch built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.

What condition is TR 209 a over Kaskaskia 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does TR 209 a over Kaskaskia Ditch carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is TR 209 a over Kaskaskia Ditch?

The structure is 74 ft (22.5 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns TR 209 a over Kaskaskia Ditch?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.