US Bridges

TR 149 a over Kaskaskia Ditch

Good

Champaign County, Illinois · 4.1 MI SE Mahomet · Structure no. 010411000000000

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2022
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
62 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 149 a over Kaskaskia Ditch is a concrete channel beam carrying TR 149 a over Kaskaskia Ditch in Champaign County, Illinois. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 62 ft (18.8 m) long and 23 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesTR 149 a
CrossesKaskaskia Ditch
Location4.1 MI SE Mahomet
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyChampaign County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.15665, -88.34331
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length62 ft (18.8 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.9 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 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 closed—
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 149 a over Kaskaskia Ditch built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 149 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 February 2022.

How much traffic does TR 149 a over Kaskaskia Ditch carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is TR 149 a over Kaskaskia Ditch?

The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.9 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns TR 149 a over Kaskaskia Ditch?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.