US Bridges

TR 235 over East Lake Fork Ditch

Good

Champaign County, Illinois · 5.7 MI NW Sadorus · Structure no. 010402000000000

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 235 over East Lake Fork Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 235 over East Lake Fork Ditch in Champaign County, Illinois. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 53 ft (16.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesTR 235
CrossesEast Lake Fork Ditch
Location5.7 MI NW Sadorus
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.04029, -88.39305
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 rating56.1 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length53 ft (16.3 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2021)
Projected traffic51 by 2046
Trucks0%
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 235 over East Lake Fork Ditch built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 235 over East Lake Fork 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 2024.

How much traffic does TR 235 over East Lake Fork Ditch carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is TR 235 over East Lake Fork Ditch?

The structure is 53 ft (16.3 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns TR 235 over East Lake Fork Ditch?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.